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Warriors: Which current players are headed to the Hall of Fame?

By Calvin Fong

SPRINGFIELD, MA - SEPTEMBER 7: Inductee Jason Kidd speaks to the crowd during the 2018 Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony on September 7, 2018 at Symphony Hall in Springfield, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
SPRINGFIELD, MA - SEPTEMBER 7: Inductee Jason Kidd speaks to the crowd during the 2018 Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony on September 7, 2018 at Symphony Hall in Springfield, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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Unlikely Hall of Famers

Shaun Livingston: His career is characterized by an impressive bounce-back from his horrific leg injury many years ago.  From possibly never being able to play again to now a 3-time NBA champion, he can take pride in completing his awe-inspiring NBA comeback.  But he’ll likely be missing out on the Hall when all’s said and done.

Jonas Jerebko: Three-and-D players make for solid role players on championship teams, but the closest Jerebko will get to the Hall of Fame is probably a footnote on a display about the Warriors.

Jordan Bell: It’s really far too early to tell if Bell, as well as the rest of the players on this list, are headed to the Hall.  Bell has a strong skill set, but in terms of the Hall, history does not look favorably upon defensive-minded centers who merely block well and finish at the rim. Even if they do it at an elite level.

Kevon Looney: Averaging 4.0 points per game and 3.3 rebounds for his career doesn’t exactly scream “Hall of Fame.”  And while his footwork of staying in front of the Rockets guards (mostly) in the Houston series saved the Warriors, he’ll have a little ways to go before he becomes a full-time starter. Let alone reach legendary status.

Patrick McCaw: The 3rd year player took a step backward in his sophomore season, but if he morphs into an Andre Iguodala-type player over the coming years like the Warriors expected him to, he could have a solid NBA career.  That is if he even re-signs with the Warriors.  But there will have to be a lot more growing to do before he gets to the elite of the elite.

Quinn Cook: Based on his impressive performance when Steph Curry went down with an injury last season, it’s clear Cook is not afraid of the big stage.  Whether he takes that to the next level and becomes a starting NBA point guard remains to be seen.  But the ceiling is high for Cook as he continues his foray into the NBA. 

Damian Jones: He plays basketball, and he plays the center position.  At this point, that’s really all we can say about him based on the 25 NBA games over two seasons he’s played in so far. 

Jacob Evans: Based on his 37.7% 3-point shooting in college, he could be a solid three-and-D player off the bench for the Dubs in the near future.  Time will tell if he becomes a forgotten bench player or the next Klay Thompson.  Please check back in 10-15 years.  

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