Good evening ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to Springfield, Massachusetts, the site of the Basketball Hall of Fame.
Tonight we induct two proven winners to basketball's hallowed halls. First, we induct a man who was doubted when he first came into the league. In fact, his nickname for years was Weakbrook. People around the league didn't think he had the strength to lead a team. But over time he proved it. And he proved it again, and again. He won three titles in his career, and twice he was chosen the Finals MVP. A constant triple double threat, he brought an intensity to whatever team he was on, whether it was the Spurs, the Bulls, or the Nets. At the end of the day he'll be remembered as a 9 time all star, a two time member of the 2nd defensive team, and a constant ballhawk on defense. Welcome to the Hall of Fame, Russell Westbrook.
Finally, we have a man who at one time was regarded as the best scorer in PBSL history. He led the league in scoring 4 times, and even as he trailed off at the end of his career, his career averages are still almost 30 points a game. In fact, as of now he is the all time scoring leader with over 42000 career points. But he was more than just a scorer. Earlier in his career, he was a leader. He brought a team that drafted him from the basement to the championship in 6 years. That alone has separated him from more than just a good player. 15 All Stars, one All Defensive First Team, 7 career rebounds a game -- these are numbers, and great numbers at that. But overall, coupled with his championship run, it creates a player that can be called one of the best players in PBSL History. Congratulations to Kevin Durant.
Thank you, and good night.
