Z-Bo doesn't nearly get enough love for the career he's had
He got drafted into maybe the most toxic environment ever in the form of the Jailblazers and not only has managed to turn his reputation around but he's also lasted far longer than many people thought. Not to mention his ability to dominate games despite his limited athleticism and be effective at every point in his career.
People forget he was the reason why the Blazers climbed out of that 0-3 hole against the Mavericks in 03 and nearly won. He showed the ability to be a winner as the undisputed #1 option in Memphis by beating a 60 win Spurs team as the 8th seed then taking the Thunder to seven. Even after suffering an MCL injury that's effected his career since he still was able to be a crucial piece for Grizz teams that won 50+ games and made it to the Conference Finals. Now he's a legitimate sixth man of the year candidate in his mid-30's.
Nine years averaging a double double including five years averaging 20&10 show levels of consistency closer to KG and Duncan than guys like Blake Griffin and LaMarcus Aldridge. As it stands now he has an outside shot of finishing his career with 20,000 points and 10,000 rebounds. Only 18 other players have done that and all of them are either in the Hall of Fame or are on their way.
If he was able to make a few more All Star games his Hall of Fame credentials couldn't be denied