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Q: How many times has Marques Johnson been a finalist for the Hall of Fame?

Marques Johnson has been a finalist for the Hall of Fame five or six times, though he is unsure of the exact number.

Q: What was Marques Johnson's vote count for the Hall of Fame this year?

This year, Marques Johnson received 18 out of 24 votes for his Hall of Fame nomination.

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. So here is my thing. I have fun with it."

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