Who are the players on your team that others underrate and overlook? For the Raptors, I'd say it's Anthony Parker and Jose Calderon. People just don't realize how good these two guys were last year. They are both in my top 5 favoruite Raptors list. Anthony Parker is amazing at almost everything. He's a great defender, his outside shooting is fantastic.... surprisingly, he shot 28 percent from 3 point range in the first month, and I remember thinking that this guy couldn't really shoot threes when I watched him early on. But to finish off the year, he shot 44 percent from three. How much of a long range turnaround is that? He is absolutely godly from the corner though, you guys don't even understand. I bet he shot like 50% from the corner. I just looked it up, and he actually did shoot 50+ percent from the corners...on about 100 attempts from each side. But he is the ultimate team player, and he doesn't force shots...he plays inside the confines of the offense, and he is a VERY smart player. He's the perfect role player in my opinion....he shoots mid range shots well as well.Jose Calderon is also amazing. The guy is an amazing passer off the bench, he really is. He actualy was 6th in AP48M, so that shows how well he can get it done when he comes in off the bench. It's not just that though, he has an amazing talent for seeing seems in the defense, and driving for layups. He's not amazingly fast, but he is great at driving, I'm telling you guys. He doesn't have long range ability yet, but his mid range game is also very good. He's a team guy, and he'll do anything to win also. He shot like 52%, which is completely unheard of for a PG.So who are the guys on your favourite team that other fans underrate?
Danny Granger, Mike Dunleavy, Jeff FosterGranger has so much more potential than what people give himMike Dunleavy is a good player, very smart, I like him, and he's a great rebounderJeff Foster hustles his *** off for us, andhe adds on like 10 possesions each gameTroy Murphy - see Dunleavy
A lot of people overlook Caron Butler on the Wizards, his all-around game, ability to score, rebound, and pass very well. He's just one of those players who doesn't have any glaring weaknesses, really. Just like Gil, I really think Caron can not be traded, whatsoever, not even for KG.. he's just way too valuable for this team. Off the basketball court, he does a ton of community service and he's a great guy to have in the locker room. He's my favorite player on the Wizards.I also think Antonio Daniels doesn't get the credit he deserves when talking about good players on the Wizards' roster. Even though we got swept in this past year's playoffs, AD started in Gil's spot and put up 13 ppg, 12 apg, and 4 rpg. He's a pass-first PG, and that's why he's a great compliment to Gil in the backcourt, who is a great all-around scorer at the guard positions.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (PFF @ Jul 21 2007, 02:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Danny Granger, Mike Dunleavy, Jeff FosterGranger has so much more potential than what people give himMike Dunleavy is a good player, very smart, I like him, and he's a great rebounderJeff Foster hustles his *** off for us, andhe adds on like 10 possesions each gameTroy Murphy - see Dunleavy</div>And you said you hated drugs and smoking?
Q - Richardson. Great shooter, good post game, good rebounder, good defender, and a good guy in the locker room.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (CABANGBANG @ Jul 21 2007, 05:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>And you said you hated drugs and smoking? </div>What has that to do with anything?And I gotta add:JO's defenseIke Diogu - people think he's all just power and strength but he's very smart
Tony Battie is the most over looked on our team. Alot of people don't realise the impact he has on our team, mentoring Dwight Howard in the game. He provides good passing, a decent mid-range shot, a little bit of rebounding, and fantastic defense. He is a pretty good shot blocker, and a solid post man to man defender. He plays the other teams toughest alot, unless they are just two big and physical, to keep Howard out of foul trouble for the game. Without him, Howard could have alot more times of being in foul trouble.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (PFF @ Jul 21 2007, 05:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>What has that to do with anything?And I gotta add:JO's defenseIke Diogu - people think he's all just power and strength but he's very smart</div>I guess you didn't get the joke. Whatever. Just to clarify, if Mike Dunleavy is getting rebounds and people are calling him a great rebounder, the apocalypse must be near.
Al Jefferson and Ryan Gomes. I don't think I would say these guys are "overlooked" per say, but I think people tend to underrate them on forums because they truly have not seen much of them at all. They don't know what they are capable of, especially Al Jefferson (which surprises me a bit). I don't think most people know what Al Jefferson can seriously do. They always say "nice numbers, but on a bad team" or something like that, but it's not the numbers he put up, it's how he put them up. I don't care how many people will call me a homer right now, but I will say with 100% confidence that there are only a couple players in the entire league who can do what Jefferson can in the post. His low post arsenal is top of the line, and I can't wait until Al/the team gets more exposure so people can truly get a grasp of his capabilities.I say Ryan Gomes because the average fan doesn't pay attention to, or sometimes even care about, the intangibles Gomes brings. He'll probably be looked at by some as "the idiot who admitted to tanking," but that was one mistake. He's a world class individual, he carried himself like a veteran from day 1, he's versatile, he is very consistent on both ends of the floor, he's a very smart player (and person), he rebounds, he can shoot the ball and has extended his range to 3-point territory, it doesn't effect him whether he starts or comes off the bench. I mean he's the exact definition of a great role player. As Doc would say "he's just so darn solid." He's Shane Battier 2.0 (although I doubt he'll ever be as good a 1-on-1 defender as Battier).<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (valo35 @ Jul 21 2007, 08:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Tony Battie is the most over looked on our team. Alot of people don't realise the impact he has on our team, mentoring Dwight Howard in the game. He provides good passing, a decent mid-range shot, a little bit of rebounding, and fantastic defense. He is a pretty good shot blocker, and a solid post man to man defender. He plays the other teams toughest alot, unless they are just two big and physical, to keep Howard out of foul trouble for the game. Without him, Howard could have alot more times of being in foul trouble.</div>I loved Battie in Boston, I miss the hell out of him, especially now when we are dying for a veteran defensive presence in the paint.
Rockets- Most people would say Shane Battier, but he has a reputation of being a great defender, 3pt shooter and glue guy. So I am going to say Chuck Hayes. I believe he either led the league or was top 5 in RPG per 48min, he hustles like hell, takes tons of charges (game winning charge in game 5 vs Jazz), great at making cuts off ball to rim to get easy basket, and outruns most PF's on the break. His height and offense hurt his game and will force him to never be a solid starter in the league, but he is a guy you want on your team.Nets- Bostjan Nachbar. Even when Mikki Moore was on the team, this get was the most overlooked. He is a fantastic 3pt shooter, next to RJ is the most reliable target for Kidd on the fast break, good defender, and because he is white most people don't assume he is athletic, yet before they know it he is past them for vicious dunk (remember his posterization of Samuel Dalembert?). He was huge for the Nets in the last few months of the season.
Antonio Daniels has done alot for the Wizards since he was first signed 2 years ago. Backing up Gilbert means limited minuites but in the minutes that Antonio is on the floor he's always contributing on the offensive end.I'll also say Andray Blatche. He's a young PF who when given minutes does excel. Despite him being raw at this stage in his career he does contribute off the bench a good deal. He's a tough rebounder, solid shooter, and a freak athlete.
Lindsey Hunter. The guy is a lockdown defender, and can provide a spark offensively as well every once in a while. A very underrated shooter. Hes getting up there in age, but hes still doing his thing.
My favorite* player on my team would be David Lee. He is:-a great rebounder on both ends-brings great energy and hustle-great passer and ballhandler for his position-work ethic and ability to improve is phenomenal (he went from 50%+ from the FT line to over 80% the next season)
I completely agree with Ryan Gomes, and what CB32 said about him. And to valo: Battie is definitely overlooked, but not by Celtics fans, most of us absolutely loved the guy, I wish we had him right now.
I think I would have to go with Mike Miller. He's a very good shooter, and I don't think he gets enough credit for it. He's also a very good rebounder, especially for his position. 5 rebounds a game the last 2 seasons for a G/F is pretty good. Miller is also a good hustler and doesn't mind getting on the floor and getting dirty for loose balls, as well as drive hard to the basket for layups, which gets him banged up often. He also plays with a lot of passion. He's just a good player to have on your team.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (GrizzFanTaylor @ Jul 21 2007, 11:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I think I would have to go with Mike Miller. He's a very good shooter, and I don't think he gets enough credit for it. He's also a very good rebounder, especially for his position. 5 rebounds a game the last 2 seasons for a G/F is pretty good. Miller is also a good hustler and doesn't mind getting on the floor and getting dirty for loose balls, as well as drive hard to the basket for layups, which gets him banged up often. He also plays with a lot of passion. He's just a good player to have on your team.</div>I agree. I dont think hes overlooked...but underestimated. People dont realize hes not just a jumpshooter. You basicly said it all, and you even left out his passing ability which is exceptional. He really is a good player to have on your team.
Eduardo Najera easily. He is literally all over the court. He has such college like dedication. Good rebounder, solid defender, he even hits a few shots, but it is his hustle that makes everybody love him. Even if he went to OU.
This is tough. I think I'd have to go with the twin towers, Damp and Diop. People miss them, because they don't really score. Every year people say Diop is going to break out next year or that he's been doing better than the previous year. IMO, he's been a force since he got to the Mavs and got in shape. People just miss him. And Damp gets pretty ignored too. He might be overpaid, but he's better than a lot of the overpaid centers out there.
<span style="font-family:Arial">Eduardo Najera- He's one of the best garbage players in the entire league. I love his activity on the offensive glass. Najera might grab 11 boards on one night, and 8-9 of them will be offensive. He's a great guy off the court, and I love his heart/hustle on the court. If you're looking for the perfect role player, he's your man.Reggie Evans- He's one of the best rebounder's in the league and he only plays 20 minutes per game. I love his hustle when he's in the game. He's averaging 9 rebounds per game off the bench for Denver. I think he would average 12+ boards if he was inserted into the starting line-up. He's also one of the best offensive rebounders in the NBA grabbing 4 per game. Evans couldn't hit a jumpshot to save his life, but I love the guy.</span>
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (BALLAHOLLIC @ Jul 23 2007, 09:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><span style="font-family:Arial">Eduardo Najera- He's one of the best garbage players in the entire league. I love his activity on the offensive glass. Najera might grab 11 boards on one night, and 8-9 of them will be offensive. He's a great guy off the court, and I love his heart/hustle on the court. If you're looking for the perfect role player, he's your man.Reggie Evans- He's one of the best rebounder's in the league and he only plays 20 minutes per game. I love his hustle when he's in the game. He's averaging 9 rebounds per game off the bench for Denver. I think he would average 12+ boards if he was inserted into the starting line-up. He's also one of the best offensive rebounders in the NBA grabbing 4 per game. Evans couldn't hit a jumpshot to save his life, but I love the guy.</span></div>Or get an assist.
