A few weeks ago, I thought I’d be catching up with you …
A few weeks ago, I thought I’d be catching up with you about finally talking about good news about the Hall of Fame. How do you process being a finalist yet again, only to not make the cut? Marques Johnson: “It’s disappointing.
But I’ve been through it. I have no idea how many times it’s been. I thought it was four.
People have told me five or six times that I’ve been a finalist. But I was nominated through the Veterans Committee this year. The time that I really wanted to go in was the first time.
My mother was still alive. I was told I could take her back to Springfield and let her enjoy the experience. But she passed away a few years ago.
So within that time, I’ve been a finalist. But I have not achieved the requisite amount of votes. I had 18 out of 24 votes.