i think gilbert arenas, michael redd, andrei kerilenko, jamal magloire, and zach randolf are all underrated.
Eh, Arenas underrated? I don't know about that. Explain more because I really don't think he's underrated. He had 1 good season, and that was with the Warriors. When he went to the Wiz, he had injury problems and didn't put up big stats. He turns the ball over too much and doesnt shoot good %'s. He has potential to be a triple-double threat, but has yet to be one. And I'd add Jamal Magloire to me list as well. People were doubting if Jamal Magloire was an All-Star. Many said he couldn't bang with the big boys of the West, but guess what. He had a very nice All-Star game and surprised many. For that, he deserves more credit. He puts up good stats and always is out working hard.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting MainEvent:</div><div class="quote_post">Eh, Arenas underrated? I don't know about that. Explain more because I really don't think he's underrated. He had 1 good season, and that was with the Warriors. When he went to the Wiz, he had injury problems and didn't put up big stats. He turns the ball over too much and doesnt shoot good %'s. He has potential to be a triple-double threat, but has yet to be one.</div> Agreed. :thumbsup: I'll agree with Sac_King as well - Brad Miller is pretty underrated. He kept the Kings rolling last season while Chris Webber was out. Being in the west, he holds his own and maintains a double double, which isn't an easy task. Andrei Kirilenko is the Jazz's franchise player. People don't realize exactly how good he is; he's one of the most versatile defenders in the league. His offense is slowly coming along, and he could get scary. Zach Randolph is slowly getting the credit he deserves. He's still underrated, but people are starting to look at him closer after last season. It's a shame he didn't make the All Star team, but theres just too many PF's out west. Bobby Jackson is a great player, I'd love to see how he'd play with a starting role. When Bibby was out, he was tearing it up. He's a great hustle player and provides instant offense - Reminds me of DA in a way.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Eclipse:</div><div class="quote_post">Brand, Maggette </div> IMO, Brand is underrated for a couple of reasons, whether they are good or not - He plays for the Clippers, his continuous injuries, and the overflow of PF's in the west. At full strength, he's one helluva a player who plays consistant basketball. He always gets screwed come All Star time due to the excessive amounts of PF's. His numbers would have been even better if not for the injuries. Maggette is one of the most athletic and explosive players in the league. He's very hard to guard, and people still don't give him the credit he deserves. I'd love to see Maggette on a winning team.
Arenas didnt put up big stats with teh Wizards? PPG: 19.6 RPG: 4.6 APG: 5.0 Those look like pretty big numbers to me, if he would of been healthier he would of been part of the 20/5/5 club...he only played in 55 games, and two of those games he didnt even start because of injuries...I think he is very underrated and while shut up a lot of critics this year as for other players, I think Elton Brand is very underrated for the reasons Ice stated..injuries and abundance of PFs in teh west...I think he should of been picked over Kirilenko though, I am not impressed by Andrei..he was the Jazz only constant threat this year, put him on a team with 2 or 3 other quality players and his stats will take a hit..
i personally think its a tie between pierce and andrei kirlinko pierce led his team in every major stat points, rebounds, assists and he took the rebuildin celtics to the playoffs. Kirlenko does everythin he was in the top 5 in steals and blocks and took that pathtic utah jazz team into a playoff spot contender. Honarable mentions micheal redd and zach randolph
Mike Bibby No one pays attention to him because players like Peja and Webber are more noticed, Mike Bibby is the reason why the Kings have been successful for the last 3 years.
I think Bibby gets his fair share of attention. He had the spotlight a couple years ago when he had that huge playoff series against the Lakers and he got the big contract to match during the offseason. He also got a lot of credit last season for the Kings staying competitive while Jackson and Webber were out.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Banks:</div><div class="quote_post">I'm with that...Randolph was number 1 on my list this time last season. Also Corey Maggette is extremely underated.</div> I agree so much, he gets to the line so well, and not liek Stackhouse getting to the line where you shoot 40% from the field, he gets to the line and shoots well, this guy only took 13.1 or so shots a game and averaged 20 points, that's good stuff right there. Elton Brand is underatted, Redd no more I hope, he made the All-Star team and All NBA Third team, but I guess people don't respect him, I'd probably hear people put Rip as a top SG over him. <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">And the most underrated player in the league is elton brand, that dude might be the second best low post player behind shaq and he?s so unassuming in the league.</div> Brand and Maggette = not injured, Clippers win at least decently, something like Seattle's record this year, he'll get props, I mean in PF's, he's just as good as JO is on both ends of the floor. <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">And how did Brand not get invited to the All-Star game last season? I understand he missed some games but he definitely deserved to be there. He's among the elite in poweforward and gets no respect</div> He was injured, and the Clippers were at the bottom of the league in standings, when he made the All-Star team, the Clippers finisehd that year 39-43, and were 9th in the West. One thing I don't agree with is Q-Rich, he isn't underatted, he's as good as people think he is, and takes too many shots. <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">When he went to the Wiz, he had injury problems and didn't put up big stats. He turns the ball over too much and doesnt shoot good %'s. He has potential to be a triple-double threat, but has yet to be one.</div> He was injured, but his stats were pretty good, 19.6 - 4.6 - 5.0, basically 20-5-5 is pretty good for a guy playing injured, and he was 2nd in triple doubles with 3, and only played 55 games.
The Most Underrated I think Elton Brand is the most underrated. He is clearly one of the best pf?s in the league. Look at his numbers, then you see. He is walkin in the shadows of the other great pf?s..KG, TD. If he would come back to the East, oh boy.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting MainEvent:</div><div class="quote_post">Trenton Hassell, Elton Brand, and James Posey. Trenton Hassell did so much for the T-Wolves last season. His defense was amazing. He guarded Melo, Peja, and Kobe in the playoffs last year and did a very nice job at that. When asked to make a bucket, he can step up and do it. One of the best perimeter defenders in the league. And the man only got 1 vote for defensive teams, if I'm not mistaken. Someone check me on that, I might be wrong. And James Posey put up very nice stats, but got no credit. I think Posey deserves a lot more credit. And how did Brand not get invited to the All-Star game last season? I understand he missed some games but he definitely deserved to be there. He's among the elite in poweforward and gets no respect. Hassell, Brand, and Posey all deserve more credit for what they do.</div> Trenton Hassell is not underated anymore. After last season, and his great defensive play, people took notice of him and gave him his credit for his steller defense. TNT showed the opposing players stats, who he guareded, in the playoffs last year and compared them to the regular season. Everytime the Wolves played on TNT or ABC they kept talking about him guarding the teams best player and bragging about his D. His D is known now around the league, and by the people who follow basketball, and once they post stats like they did on TNT, as well as all the time they spent talking about him in articles and on air, than he's no longer an underated player.
Doug Christie. came in seventh in steals last year fourth the year before and 5th the year before that and at his position of SG, he has come in second only to Iverson in each of those years. Also an 80%+ FT shooter. He plays really good defense, but in these offensive minded times, he doesnt get a lot of coverage because he is not a great offensive player even though he was in the top 20 for 3pt% and in the top 50 for FG% in the past two seasons.
Whoever mentioned Kittles can't be serious. Unless you saw the best game of his career, I don't know how you could call him underrated. He's a lesser version of a healthy Allan Houston, nothing to be proud of. He's a streaky shooter who can go 8-12 one game and 1-13 the next. Kittles has really benefited from opposing teams being afraid of Kmart and RJ duking on them so they've given Kittles open shots on the fast break. My list Kirilenko Marion Matt Harpring Ilgauskus Redd Al Harrington
I think the most underrated player in the league is Jamaal Magloire. Even in here, on 2 people have mentioned his name. This guy is a top 5 Centre in the league easily, and I think that he is deserving of a lot more respect and talk than he is getting now. I would love to have this guy on my team. He doesn't talk about his butt 24/7 (Shaq) and still get's 14 and 10. Just look what he did in the all-star game, he was a top candidate for MVP, and this is against the big daddy himself. Notables: AK47, Zach Randolph, Corey Maggette.
Andrei Kirilenko He is 3rd in the NBA in Blocks per game, and 4th in the NBA in Steals per game. He can play both Power Forward and Small Forward well, and is extremely versatile. He got two 5x5's last season, at least 5 points in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks in a single game. He was the only guy to get a 5x5 in the NBA last season. In the 4 games when he was injured last season, Utah went 0-4. He gets to the line often, and makes his FT's. All of this, and he's only 23. He can simply do it all, and is unheard of considering what he can do. Others: Matt Harpring(when healthy), Zach Randolph, Michael Redd and Trenton Hassell.
The most underrated players in the NBA I think are Michael Redd, Andre Kirilenko, Tony Parker, Pau Gasol, and Elton Brand. And I think an underrated coach last year was Terry Porter and also Eric Musselman(I can't believe he doesn't have a job right now, the Warriors made a big mistake there). And I don't think Zach Randolph is very underrated. I remember hearing a ton about him last season. And if I head to rank the most underrated players I would put them like so; 1. Pau Gasol 2. Redd 3. AK47 4. Parker 5. Brand
i gotta agree with ricky davis being underated... he simply puts on a show for the fans and gets the job done at the same time.. Vince gets a lot of bashing.... too much id leave toronto if i were him jus cuz the fans are such punks... hes not getting a free ride on highlight reals... hes always a top 10 scorer.. vince has the most underrated defence in the game.. poeple need to watch closer, cuz his man doesnt score a lot on him, ever.. theres the odd one or two.. hamilton has before... but im not sure who else? vince earns every positive reaction and characteristic he has..
