Detroit — The list of nominees for induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame for 2017 is long and illustrious.
It includes Mark Aguirre, Mo Cheeks, Terry Cummings, Tim Hardaway, Kevin Johnson, Marques Johnson, Bobby Jones, Tracy McGrady, Sidney Moncrief, Mark Price, Jack Sikma, Steve Smith, Chris Webber and Paul Westphal.
It would be easy for a big-haired, undersized, undrafted, low-scoring former Pistons center to get overlooked and overshadowed. Story of his life. Fortunately, his immense body of work over a remarkable 16-year career should overcome whatever he may lack in terms of name recognition and national acclaim.