# 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.
- Title: NBA's most overrated players list reveals Harden and George
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: nba, james harden, paul george, cbs sports, top 100 rankings, overrated players, evan mobley, jalen duren, brad botkin, cameron salerno, sports, NBA's
- Source: CBS Sports — https://cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-most-overrated-players-james-harden-paul-george
- Published: 2026-10-15T19:52:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nba, james harden, paul george, cbs sports, top 100 rankings, overrated players, evan mobley, jalen duren, brad botkin, cameron salerno, 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.
## Key takeaway

CBS Sports identifies James Harden and Paul George as overrated players based on discrepancies between their top 100 rankings and individual evaluations.