“My numbers are Hall of Fame. That’s it,” the 48-year-old once told SI Now , straight-faced, no hesitation. And honestly? He’s not wrong. Now that the Class of 2025 is on the horizon—headlined by big names like Carmelo Anthony and Dwight Howard—the Hall of Fame conversation is heating up again. But for every player getting their flowers, there’s always the other side: the legends still waiting for their call. Stephon Marbury is one of them. And he’s not shy about saying what many fans and fellow players already believe—that his career, numbers, and legacy belong right there in Springfield.
Stephon Marbury’s NBA days wrapped up back in the 2008–09 season. Over 13 years in the league, he put up some seriously strong numbers—19.3 points and 7.6 assists per game—with stops on over 5 team