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Overrated/ Underrated

I was just wondering who you guys thought were being overrated or underrated in this draft. Here's my top 5 for each one:

Overrated:

1. Kevin Love

Will be a solid NBA player but a top 5 pick in a draft this deep? I don't think so. Non-athletic big man aren't exactly the new trend in the NBA. Awesome passer, but not good enough for a top 5 pick.

2. Eric Gordon

Love the kid's game, but his ball handling skills are worse than shaq's... and at 6'3" he can't really play shooting guard... reminds me of a stronger jason terry... inconsistent in the second half of the season too

3. JaVale McGee

Have you seen the kid play?! Sure he's long and athletic, but he has absolutely no post skills, and he's as skinny as they come! I'm seeing a Mark Blount sorta guy here... without the mid range game..

4. Robin Lopez

For a guy who's supposed to be a rebounder, five boards a game against college competition doesn't exactly cut it for me. No offensive skills at all, and yet he's been projected to go as high as 10.

5. Danilo Gallinari

Good passer, but not athletic enough for the new small forward prototype. international prospects have been overrated lately, no difference here.

Underrated:

1. Darrell Arthur

Good mid range shot, super athletic, reminds me of a younger Amare Stoudemire

2. Marreese Speights

Has range all the way out to the NBA 3, a variety of post up moves, and great size and length. reminds me of Al Jefferson.

3. Courtney Lee

Some project him to slip in the seocnd round, i say he goes 22nd to Orlando. The most complete wing player in this draft, he can shoot, he can slash, and he can defend.

4. Nicholas Batum

Unlike most international prospects, Batum is freakishly athletic and has a huge wingspan. Prototypical small forward in my mind.

5. DJ White

Love this kid! amazing work ethic and motor. Great rebounder. A variety of post moves. The only knock on him is his height.