Which Players Have the Most Overrated POTENTIAL In The NBA???

**Bornindamecca** · 02-24-2009, 03:32 PM

Re: Which Players Have the Most Overrated POTENTIAL In The NBA???

Originally posted by OSUFan_88

That's what I mean. He's going to end up being a worse version of Dirk, even if he is a better athlete. He has all the tools though.

He refuses to bang down low. I don't know if it's because he's weak or just doesn't want to do it, but he's never going to be the beast he was supposed to be unless he adds that strength/low post game.

I think we're generally on the same page. Beasley is the type who is really shellshocked by NBA life. Everyone is bigger, older and just as talented. He's not the biggest star anymore. He has a lot of plays to learn. He has to play defense now. Wah wah wah. All these things make him go all Kwame Brown and hang his head. His confidence is really low, and his game is being held down as a result.

On the plus side, he's so talented that he can be an efficient shooter and average almost 14 per as a rookie, despite all of these things. That's very impressive. Like you said, he has all of the tools and then some. You put Nate Robinson's brain in that body, and watch out.

**NBA2k8 CHAMP** · 02-24-2009, 03:35 PM

Re: Which Players Have the Most Overrated POTENTIAL In The NBA???

Beasley is a rookie coming off the bench playing with a top 5 NBA player.

He doesn't get the shots like Rose or Mayo. If Beasley were on the Bulls he'll put up 20+ and atleast 8 easy

**NBA2k8 CHAMP** · 02-24-2009, 03:37 PM

Re: Which Players Have the Most Overrated POTENTIAL In The NBA???

Originally posted by ProjectRipCity

Oden? I would enjoy to see you're face when we win the championship in the next 1-3 years with Oden being our anchor.

This is gold.

Oh yeah

Beasley...Hes undersized to play the PF position...And he lacks speed and outside ability at the SF. He will be average throughout his career unless he works hard on his game..

I doubt Oden anchors anything..He's been injured since he came into Ohio State. I never saw what everyone else seen in the kid.

I honestly see the Thunder winning a ring before the Blazers especially if they pick up Blake Griffin or Thabeet in the draft

**JBH3** · 02-24-2009, 03:49 PM

Re: Which Players Have the Most Overrated POTENTIAL In The NBA???

I would've said Charlie V in this thread, had it been posted around the beginning of the season...but he is clearly showing now how good he can really be.

**ronyell** · 02-24-2009, 03:53 PM

Re: Which Players Have the Most Overrated POTENTIAL In The NBA???

Originally posted by OSUFan_88

I think it would be a lack of anything tough. The dude is like a less talented version of Dirk, and that just won't fly in the NBA. He kind of reminds me of a more talented Brian Cook, actually.

less talented than Dirk just wont fly in the NBA?!?! WTH?!?!? he does not have the shooting touch that Dirk has but he does have a good shot and a lot of other abilities that Dirk does NOT... if we are judging by a standard of Dirk Nowitzki then it'll be a long list... (besides Dirk's developement didn't become evident until multiple years later. Beasley's putting up 14 ppg in 24mpg as a role player! see below quotes for reference.

Originally posted by NBA2k8 CHAMP

Beasley is a rookie coming off the bench playing with a top 5 NBA player.

Originally posted by NBA2k8 CHAMP

He doesn't get the shots like Rose or Mayo. If Beasley were on the Bulls he'll put up 20+ and atleast 8 easy

Originally posted by Bornindamecca

I think we're generally on the same page. Beasley is the type who is really shellshocked by NBA life. Everyone is bigger, older and just as talented. He's not the biggest star anymore. He has a lot of plays to learn. He has to play defense now. Wah wah wah. All these things make him go all Kwame Brown and hang his head. His confidence is really low, and his game is being held down as a result.

Originally posted by Bornindamecca

On the plus side, he's so talented that he can be an efficient shooter and average almost 14 per as a rookie, despite all of these things. That's very impressive. Like you said, he has all of the tools and then some. You put Nate Robinson's brain in that body, and watch out.

btw Born... im sure he will develope nicely within a couple of years, playing along side such an intense player as D. Wade... just gotta keep him from hangin out with Jermaine O'Neal

all that said... i HAVE to go with Oden, Tyrus Thomas, Dalembert, Jordan Farmar & Stuckey in THAT PARTICULAR order

**jmill703** · 02-24-2009, 04:24 PM

Re: Which Players Have the Most Overrated POTENTIAL In The NBA???

Originally posted by OSUFan_88

No, I saw it.

But there is just a little bit of a difference between college ball and pro ball, and from what I've seen of him both in college and pro, I think he is tremendously overrated.

So you don't think his college success justified the hype surrounding his high potential?

**SpacemanSpiff** · 02-24-2009, 04:39 PM

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Rodney Stuckey
He's got great tools but pretending that he's going to become as important of a player for the Pistons as Chauncey was delusional.

Greg Oden
Touted as a big man that was going to change the game. He can still end up a pretty good player, even an All Star at some point but I just don't see what makes him the next Bill Russell or <NBA legend Center>.

Tyrus Thomas
He's got athleticism to make it happen but I don't think it'll ever click for him. Maybe I'm wrong but we'll have to see. Won't amount to nothing but the 4th or 5th best player on a good team at best, IMO.

**Muzyk23** · 02-24-2009, 04:57 PM

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You don't get it when it comes to Stuckey. This is like his rookie season. Last year he broke his hand and missed 60 or sth games. Dumars clearly said that they believe in Stuckey and being the first pg is a learning process for him.
Nobody said he was to be Billups right away, so calm down with the expectations.

**ronyell** · 02-24-2009, 04:59 PM

Re: Which Players Have the Most Overrated POTENTIAL In The NBA???

Originally posted by Secondbase22

Tyrus Thomas

He's got athleticism to make it happen but I don't think it'll ever click for him. Maybe I'm wrong but we'll have to see. Won't amount to nothing but the 4th or 5th best player on a good team at best, IMO.

Tyrus Thomas - definition of a "tweener"... other that being raw athleticism & unrefined basketball IQ, he will be limited by his lack of size for the PF position & his lack of lateral movement & wing skills to be a star SF. that's what makes him what he is... OVERRATED POTENTIAL.

**Muzyk23** · 02-24-2009, 04:59 PM

Re: Which Players Have the Most Overrated POTENTIAL In The NBA???

You should also keep Oden off of the list. This is also his rookie season. It's too early to judge.

**GSW** · 02-24-2009, 05:12 PM

Re: Which Players Have the Most Overrated POTENTIAL In The NBA???

Louis Williams.

**Bornindamecca** · 02-24-2009, 05:38 PM

Re: Which Players Have the Most Overrated POTENTIAL In The NBA???

Good choice on Williams, GSW, He's in that "dime a dozen" group you were talking about before.

Originally posted by ronyell

[CENTER]btw Born... im sure he will develope nicely within a couple of years, playing along side such an intense player as D. Wade... just gotta keep him from hangin out with Jermaine O'Neal

I agree that he *can* develop into a good player, but there is a real danger for B-Easy; he has the talent to be good enough to be productive, but be waaaayy below his real potential. He can cruise along at 18 and 6 with 2 assts, and never be a real "bust". He has to grow up.

**Cebby** · 02-24-2009, 05:41 PM

Re: Which Players Have the Most Overrated POTENTIAL In The NBA???

Originally posted by ProjectRipCity

Oden? I would enjoy to see you're face when we win the championship in the next 1-3 years with Oden being our anchor.

This is gold.

You probably don't realize it, but you just made the case for everyone who put Oden in this thread.

**ProfessaPackMan** · 02-24-2009, 05:44 PM

Re: Which Players Have the Most Overrated POTENTIAL In The NBA???

Blazers Fans getting real cocky I see.

And I thought some Florida St fans were bad.

**GSW** · 02-24-2009, 05:47 PM

Re: Which Players Have the Most Overrated POTENTIAL In The NBA???

Originally posted by Bornindamecca

Good choice on Williams, GSW, He's in that "dime a dozen" group you were talking about before.

I agree that he *can* develop into a good player, but there is a real danger for B-Easy; he has the talent to be good enough to be productive, but be waaaayy below his real potential. He can cruise along at 18 and 6 with 2 assts, and never be a real "bust". He has to grow up.

The problem i see with Mike BEASTly Is that things just came too easy for him in college.

Then he comes to the NBA and now his physical dominance he displayed in colelge is nullified.

he has become a jumpshooter.

he needs to keep that confidence he has but also focus on getting stronger.

no reason he should only be getting 6 RPG. i think he could be a solid inside outside presence as he gets older... isnt he still only 20?

Which Players Have the Most Overrated POTENTIAL In The NBA???

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