Post by shaunkol on Jun 10, 2009 13:00:12 GMT -5
POINT GUARD
Mark Jackson – C+ B- A+ A- C- C (San Antonio Spurs)
The quiet San Antonio Spurs PG has played on the same team since he entered UOSLR, and maybe because the Spurs have been out of the limelight since their championship many seasons ago, or maybe its because big Patrick Ewing steals all the attention; but Jackson gets very, very little discussion around the league. His abilities are strong, not eyepopping, but his numbers tell a different story
This season, he leads the league in assists at a stellar 10.9 per game, while only turning the ball over 2.6 times per game. Throw in that he can score (15ppg) and rebound very well for a PG (4.6rpg) and you have yourself an elite PG. Jackson has averaged 10+ apg for an astonishing 4 straight seasons, and has NEVER averaged higher than 2.8 TO a game in his career. Jackson is clearly trying to state his claim to a potential HOF vote or two.
SHOOTING GUARD
Nick Anderson – B+ A- C+ A C C (Cleveland Cavaliers)
HELLO. Has anyone noticed that Nick Anderson is averaging a shocking 33.6 PPG, an astounding 8 PPG higher than last season? That’s an absolutely incredible increase in production. This season, he has averaged a career high in FG% (48.7%) 3PT% (41.9%) and even though he has increased his scoring so much, he ALSO is averaging a career high 3.4 APG. Throw in that he takes care of the basketball, and you have yourself an MVP candidate.
What makes Anderson underrated? Firstly, his career awards = 0. Second, the Cavs have been a doormat in the league for a long time, and Allstar seems to be having an awfully tough time in the league this year. Everyone always assumes Jordan is a shoe in for 1st team all UOSLR, but make room … its Nick Anderson’s turn
SMALL FORWARD
Jeff Webster – C+ A- C- B C+ C (Washington Bullets)
A former 2nd round pick, Webster has neither the abilities nor the pedigree to bat an eyelid of any GM. He appears to be an average at best role player. However, the Bullets are above .500 despite having Chris Webber as the only established player on the team. One reason is that Jeff Webster is providing valuable minutes.
Playing just 28 minutes a game, Webster averages 17.4ppg, shooting 47.8%. That is an exceptional scoring rate for a player of his abilities. He is downright automatic from the free throw line, shooting 96.2% from the stripe and rebounds nicely at 5.5rpg. Finally, he doesn’t hurt his team with turnovers, averaging a meager 1 TO a game. He is no stud, but this is an underrated list, and I feel like there is no more underrated SF in the league right now.
POWER FORWARD
Shawn Bradley – C+ D+ D+ B+ C B (Charlotte Hornets)
Quick; who is #3 in the league in block shots for the best team in the leaugue? If you guessed Shawn Bradley, you would be correct. Bradley has pretty miserable abilities, and is only 24 years old, but right now he is a factor for the Hornets. Holding up his end of the bargain on the offensive end, he has been efficient scoring at 46%. He’s a guy that won’t catch much attention, but we all know that blocks win championships, and at 3.7 a game, he definitely measures up. Obviously not the best player on this list, or the best power forward by any means, but my most underrated power forward nonetheless.
CENTER
Andrew Lang – B- C- D+ A B B (Sacramento Kings)
Wherever this guy goes, he flat out wins. As consistent as they come; Lang is a shot blocking presence who does not turn the ball over and is efficient on the offensive end. Other than an All-Defensive 2nd team in 1991, Lang hasn’t received any awards; which isnt surprising given the beast Centers in the leauge such as Olajuwon, Robinson, Ewing, Shaq, Mourning, Mutombo etc. but he does not command near the talk or attention of these other players. He’s a guy you want on your team; and is a very underrated player
Mark Jackson – C+ B- A+ A- C- C (San Antonio Spurs)
The quiet San Antonio Spurs PG has played on the same team since he entered UOSLR, and maybe because the Spurs have been out of the limelight since their championship many seasons ago, or maybe its because big Patrick Ewing steals all the attention; but Jackson gets very, very little discussion around the league. His abilities are strong, not eyepopping, but his numbers tell a different story
This season, he leads the league in assists at a stellar 10.9 per game, while only turning the ball over 2.6 times per game. Throw in that he can score (15ppg) and rebound very well for a PG (4.6rpg) and you have yourself an elite PG. Jackson has averaged 10+ apg for an astonishing 4 straight seasons, and has NEVER averaged higher than 2.8 TO a game in his career. Jackson is clearly trying to state his claim to a potential HOF vote or two.
SHOOTING GUARD
Nick Anderson – B+ A- C+ A C C (Cleveland Cavaliers)
HELLO. Has anyone noticed that Nick Anderson is averaging a shocking 33.6 PPG, an astounding 8 PPG higher than last season? That’s an absolutely incredible increase in production. This season, he has averaged a career high in FG% (48.7%) 3PT% (41.9%) and even though he has increased his scoring so much, he ALSO is averaging a career high 3.4 APG. Throw in that he takes care of the basketball, and you have yourself an MVP candidate.
What makes Anderson underrated? Firstly, his career awards = 0. Second, the Cavs have been a doormat in the league for a long time, and Allstar seems to be having an awfully tough time in the league this year. Everyone always assumes Jordan is a shoe in for 1st team all UOSLR, but make room … its Nick Anderson’s turn
SMALL FORWARD
Jeff Webster – C+ A- C- B C+ C (Washington Bullets)
A former 2nd round pick, Webster has neither the abilities nor the pedigree to bat an eyelid of any GM. He appears to be an average at best role player. However, the Bullets are above .500 despite having Chris Webber as the only established player on the team. One reason is that Jeff Webster is providing valuable minutes.
Playing just 28 minutes a game, Webster averages 17.4ppg, shooting 47.8%. That is an exceptional scoring rate for a player of his abilities. He is downright automatic from the free throw line, shooting 96.2% from the stripe and rebounds nicely at 5.5rpg. Finally, he doesn’t hurt his team with turnovers, averaging a meager 1 TO a game. He is no stud, but this is an underrated list, and I feel like there is no more underrated SF in the league right now.
POWER FORWARD
Shawn Bradley – C+ D+ D+ B+ C B (Charlotte Hornets)
Quick; who is #3 in the league in block shots for the best team in the leaugue? If you guessed Shawn Bradley, you would be correct. Bradley has pretty miserable abilities, and is only 24 years old, but right now he is a factor for the Hornets. Holding up his end of the bargain on the offensive end, he has been efficient scoring at 46%. He’s a guy that won’t catch much attention, but we all know that blocks win championships, and at 3.7 a game, he definitely measures up. Obviously not the best player on this list, or the best power forward by any means, but my most underrated power forward nonetheless.
CENTER
Andrew Lang – B- C- D+ A B B (Sacramento Kings)
Wherever this guy goes, he flat out wins. As consistent as they come; Lang is a shot blocking presence who does not turn the ball over and is efficient on the offensive end. Other than an All-Defensive 2nd team in 1991, Lang hasn’t received any awards; which isnt surprising given the beast Centers in the leauge such as Olajuwon, Robinson, Ewing, Shaq, Mourning, Mutombo etc. but he does not command near the talk or attention of these other players. He’s a guy you want on your team; and is a very underrated player
