Who do you think is THE most over rated player in the league?

[FourthTenor]

I think its a tie between Carmelo and Kobe.

Guys who shoot difficult shots - despite it being of little importance to the actual team - always mesmerize the fans into thinking thats what makes a good basketball player.

I'm not saying these guys arent good or valuable. But what they do compared to what guys like Howard, Bron, Paul, Dirk and others do is way less important.


This isn't an agenda thread, despite the fact that my two choices happen to be polarizing players. I truly believe they are the two most overrated, and I'm curious who makes everyone elses list?

[TylerOO]

not sure if srs.. easily Kobrick

[jb220]

No one's acting like Melo is top 5 like they are with Kobe.

Both are top 10 though pretty easily.

I'd say Derrick Rose, people are saying he's top 5

[JMT]

Anthony. Does only one thing consistently well, has never shown the ability to lead a team in the post season, and is supposedly in his prime.

Worst of all, he has the ability to do the other things he should like rebound, defend and pass, but simply doesn't put any effort into it.

Bryant's best days are behind him. People who still rank him higher than younger guys are the ones at fault due to their own lack of understanding of the game.

[FourthTenor]

Of course it seems like Russell Westbrick wants to throw his hat into the ring for this one.

[Mach_3]

Well between those two, seeing as how much more popular Kobe is, i'd have to go with Kobe

[TylerOO]

Anthony. Does only one thing consistently well, has never shown the ability to lead a team in the post season, and is supposedly in his prime.

Worst of all, he has the ability to do the other things he should like rebound, defend and pass, but simply doesn't put any effort into it.

Are you serious!!?!?!?! He had 17 rebounds in one game!! In the playoffs!!!!


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[swi7ch]

Kobe

First of all, a lot of ppl think he is just as good as the GOAT (Jordan) even though time and time again, Kobe has proven that he will QUIT on his team!

Secondly, a lot of ppl still think Kobe is in his prime and can carry the Lakers even though he has showed all throughout the year that he has lost a lot of step... especially in the playoffs.

Thirdly, all-NBA first team (over DWade)? Clearly overrated right there and going purely based on past reputation.

[FourthTenor]

Well between those two, seeing as how much more popular Kobe is, i'd have to go with Kobe

Doesn't have to be between those two, I just personally had those guys at a tie.

[Patrick Chewing]

LeBrick

[Rysio]

Ummm kobe's the best closer in the game. if he's overrated then everyone is.

[mlh1981]

Carmelo Anthony. A very good player, and dynamic scorer but a step below elite, in my opinion. Doesn't have an overall excellent game. Can be a big contributor to a good team, but if he's your absolute best player/franchise face, then you are a step shy of elite.

[shaq's--lakers]

Chris Bosh and Carlos Boozer

[tpols]

Kobe averaged 25/5/5 on 49% eFG.

For comparison sake, Wade averaged 26/5/6 on 52% eFG. They have identical numbers except wade has 3% higher efficiency. Kobe's efficiency is still very good at 49%. Michael Jordan averaged this efficiency for his career.

Wade has played half the minutes of kobe and is still in his prime while kobe is not. Kobe also takes a lot more jumpshots, yet his efficiency is only 3% below Wade's, and wade is one of the most efficient guards of all time.

Joke thread

[LebronGOAT]

Kobe and Rose easily.