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NBA's most overrated players list reveals Harden and George
CBS Sports ranks James Harden and Paul George as overrated NBA players in their top 100 list.
In brief
CBS Sports ranks James Harden and Paul George as overrated NBA players in their top 100 list. CBS Sports identifies James Harden and Paul George as overrated players based on discrepancies between their top 100 rankings and individual evaluations. Originally reported by CBS Sports.
CBS Sports Top 100 rankings
CBS Sports published their Top 100 NBA player rankings, noting it's impossible for anyone to agree on these lists.
Overrated players list
CBS Sports identified James Harden and Paul George as overrated players based on discrepancies between their top 100 rankings and individual evaluations.
Evan Mobley
Evan Mobley ranked 22nd in CBS Sports Top 100 but is considered too high due to offensive limitations and inconsistent performance.
Jalen Duren
Jalen Duren ranked 34th in CBS Sports Top 100 but is considered too high due to poor playoff performance and contract negotiations.
James Harden
James Harden ranked 47th in CBS Sports Top 100 but is considered too high due to playoff performance and contract issues.
Paul George
Paul George ranked 67th in CBS Sports Top 100 but is considered too high due to declining performance and contract issues.
Brandon Ingram
Brandon Ingram ranked 76th in CBS Sports Top 100 but is considered too high due to inconsistent shooting and injury concerns.
James Harden's playoff performance
Harden had 7 turnovers in last year's playoffs with 19 points and 5 assists on 29% 3-point shooting.
Paul George's trade
The Celtics traded Paul George for their second-best player, Jaylen Brown, despite his declining performance.
Brandon Ingram's shooting
Ingram's 3-point volume fluctuates during contract years and regresses after signing.
Harden's contract value
Harden's contract is worth $100 million over three years, but he's considered an innings eater.
Overrated players list
CBS Sports identified James Harden and Paul George as overrated players based on discrepancies between their top 100 rankings and individual evaluations.
The headline
CBS Sports identifies James Harden and Paul George as overrated players based on discrepancies between their top 100 rankings and individual evaluations.
