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VIDEO: What Memphis Grizzlies have the highest odds of making the HOF?

Updated Mar. 4, 2020 5:19 p.m. ET

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Roughly a month ago, the newest Hall of Fame inductees made their way to 1000 Hall of Fame Ave. Which former and current Memphis Grizzlies have the best chance to make it in the future?

February 15, 2015; New York, NY, USA; Eastern Conference forward Pau Gasol of the Chicago Bulls (16, right) hugs Western Conference center Marc Gasol of the Memphis Grizzlies (33, left) before the 2015 NBA All-Star Game at Madison Square Garden.Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

The Memphis Grizzlies may not have had any major superstars in recent years, but they’ve had players that will have a real chance at making it into the hall someday. Some of these players may not have recently played for the Grizzlies have had their careers explode in other places, but one thing is the same with all the players and it’s that they are or have been Grizzlies at least once in their career. Allen Iverson could’ve counted if he didn’t make it in this year, but most of the players on this list played for the Grizzlies for more than three games. This list will be based off of Basketball Reference’s Hall of Fame Probability which predicts the odds of these players making it into the Hall.

Once looking at these odds, we cap off with a video of highlights of these players illustrious NBA careers.

Hall of Fame Probability: 94.55%

Jun 8, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Vince Carter reacts after receiving the Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year Award in game three of the NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

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Vince Carter may be known best as a Toronto Raptor and New Jersey Net, but he will be a Grizzly for at least three seasons of his illustrious career. There’s no doubt that Carter will make the Hall of Fame. Not only does he have the stats, but he has the flashy play and posterizing dunks that make him one of the most memorable players of his generation. As a Grizzly, Carter has evolved into a different player. He takes three times less shots than he has over his career, but manages to still attempt three-quarters of his 3-point attempt career average. Not being able to rely on his athleticism anymore, he has become a 3-point shooter who provides veteran leadership. Although he hasn’t been able to become the lone sharpshooter the Grizzlies need, he still provides spacing and should help with the development of young guards Wade Baldwin IV, Troy Daniels, and Andrew Harrison.

Hall of Fame Probability: 93.35%

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Feb 12, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Chicago Bulls Pau Gasol (16) speaks during media day for the 2016 NBA All Star Game at Sheraton Centre. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

Pau Gasol has had an excellent career both in the NBA and internationally. Coming into the NBA with the Grizzlies as the third overall pick in the draft, he produced right away. Averaging no less than 17.6 points per game in his six-and-a-half seasons with the Grizziles, he proved to be a consistent post player that led them to their first playoffs in Memphis. He has taken that consistency to every stop he has been. One of which was the Lakers, where he teamed with Kobe Bryant to win two championships. One of his best attributes that he has gained is his ability as a post passer. Averaging close to four assists in his last few seasons. He has played the forward or center spot in his career and has been able to play post or move out and play near the perimeter. Now these days he is strictly a post player, almost to the point where he clogs up the lane, but he still can score efficiently on his own. Overall, Pau is still a version of his younger self: post scorer, volume rebounder and effective passer and will continue to be that until he makes it to the hall.

Hall of Fame Probability: 3.67%

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Kyle Lowry has a considerably lower chance to make the Hall of Fame than the previous two players listed; not a surprise since he has considerably less accolades (though, also less years in the league). The main reason he has chance to make the Hall of Fame is with his most recent success with the Toronto Raptors. He didn’t start averaging above 15 points per game until he became a Raptor in 2012-2013. He has blossomed in these recent years as a scorer, passer and rebounder, which is something that many didn’t think would happen after his early years in Memphis. It didn’t help that the Grizzlies drafted Mike Conley a year after drafting Lowry, but it has worked out in the end. Lowry has now become a leader on a perennial contender which is why he could become a Hall of Famer someday. Upsetting Lebron James and then the Golden State Warriors would definitely help that cause (and really, it’s not that far out of question).

Hall of Fame Probability: 0.95%

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Zach Randolph may have the stats to back it up, but he doesn’t get as much love as other players do. For example, Randolph averages only 1.2 points, .1 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game less than Pau Gasol, who has a very good chance of making the Hall of Fame. Randolph has never gotten the All-Star selections most players with his stats get, but part of that is because his team success and being known as a selfish player. When he did get his two All-Star selections, it was with the team he found his most success with. As a Memphis Grizzly, Randolph embraced the Grit ‘n’ Grind play style and became less of a black hole he had become with other teams. The Grizzlies built around him and Marc Gasol in the post and used his strength as an asset inside. His odds of making the Hall of Fame may have been better if his whole career was like what it has been with the Grizzlies.

Hall of Fame Probability: 0.53%

Jan 12, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) dribbles as Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) defends during the second half at FedExForum. Houston defeated Memphis 107-91. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

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Marc Gasol has become one of the faces of the Memphis Grizzlies and has been that consistent anchor since he broke into the NBA with them. He wasn’t the focal point of the trade that sent his brother to the Lakers, but he has been the sole player left from the haul the Grizzlies got and makes the trade a win-win. He does everything well as a center, which is something that most teams don’t have. A center that can pass, shoot, rebound and score while also being an elite defender is rare. With the loss of the center position in the NBA, Gasol could become a Hall of Fame contender if he continues to improve and take over the position like centers of past. If the Grizzlies can get some wins deep in the playoffs and win a championship, Gasol’s odds will increase exponentially. His career is similar to Dikembe Mutombo’s and Alonzo Mourning’s, but it depends on what he continues to do in these future seasons on whether he can become one of the elite centers of all time.

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Dec 22, 2014; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Courtney Lee (5) Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) Memphis Grizzlies guard Mike Conley (11) and Memphis Grizzlies forward Tayshaun Prince (21) on the bench during the game against the Utah Jazz at FedExForum. Utah Jazz beat Memphis Grizzlies 97 -91.Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Mike Conley

Hall of Fame Probability: 0.24%

At first I was surprised Conley wasn’t higher, but then I remembered that the majority dont consider him an elite point guard. He doesn’t score or assist as much as the top point guards in the league, but he has led winning teams. Conley would need to lead the Grizzlies to a few more championships to make it in.

Tayshaun Prince

Hall of Fame Probability: 0.10%

Prince has been on a lot of championship teams and has won Olympic medals, but he has never been the guy on those teams. He could have made a few All-Star games in his career, but was held back because he already had too many teammates in the game. Would a Hall of Famer be the fifth best player on his team in his prime? That might be true now with the Warriors, but Prince was that and paired with him never being an elite scorer is why his chance is so low.

Wade Baldwin IV

Hall of Fame Probability: 0.00%

This is solely based on potential. If Baldwin can be the missing piece that leads the Grizzlies past the Warriors and into success for years to come, Baldwin could become a Hall of Famer. So far, he has looked like a very nice point guard who can score if he keeps his confidence up. If he develops he could be the best chance for a current player on the team to make the Hall of Fame.

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