Should Tim Hardaway be a Hall of Famer despite past homophobic remarks?

Five-time All-Star Tim Hardaway recently said that he hasn't been inducted into the Hall of Fame due to a homophobic rant in 2007. Are his past remarks what’s keeping him out of Springfield or was his career not Hall of Fame worthy?

Five-time All-Star Tim Hardaway recently said that he hasn't been inducted into the Hall of Fame due to a homophobic rant in 2007. Are his past remarks what’s keeping him out of Springfield or was his career not Hall of Fame worthy?