Former Clippers Star Reacts to Controversial Hall-of-Fame Debate

Both spending several years with the LA Clippers, Lou Williams and Jamal Crawford are two of the greatest 6th men in NBA history. Tied for the most 6th Man of the Year awards with three each, Crawford and Williams redefined what it means to be a 6th man, and gave that role an entirely new look.

Because of what Williams and Crawford did, some feel they belong in the basketball Hall-of-Fame. Far less exclusive than MLB's Hall-of-Fame, and others around sports, the basketball Hall-of-Fame considers more than just a player's NBA career. While neither Crawford nor Williams have substancial pedigrees outside of the NBA to bolster what they did in the league, their overall impact on basketball is one that some feel is Hall-of-Fame worthy.

Recently reacting to this discussion, Williams shared this message:

We both got 3. I hope my big brother gets in first!! He sets the stage for me and everybody else coming behind us. Much love homies https://t.co/cwMlMugRcu
— Lou Williams (@TeamLou23) September 15, 2023

Having the ultimate respect for Jamal Crawford, Williams says he hopes his "big brother" gets into the Hall-of-Fame first. Crawford truly did set the stage for players like Williams to be great in the 6th man role, and Williams then took it to new heights.

The all-time leading bench scorer in NBA history, Williams was also the primary scorer and playmaker on a 48-win playoff team in 2019. Leading a Clippers group to the playoffs that nobody felt would be anywhere near the postseason, Williams then took two games off that dominant Golden State Warriors team.

While this is a controversial debate because Williams and Crawford do not have the career accolades that are typically needed for Hall-of-Fame inductees, their contributions to basketball and the 6th man role certainly make them worthy of consideration.

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