is latrell sprewell overrated?
602019
Depends on who you ask. I haven't rated him very highly to begin with since he choked his coach.
199517
Good question. I am sure there is something the guys who picked the tournament saw something in them, but i dont. they are overrated
218319
Maybe, but he's definitely over-rated. As to your comment that he never took drugs, he was an alcoholic. During Prohibition (when liquor was outlawed by constitutional amendment in the US). \n\nDid you know that he was the all-time leader in strikeouts when he retired? Did you know that the right field wall at Yankee Stadium was designed for the pull hitting lefty at just 295 feet? Did you know that he modeled his uppercut swing after Shoeless Joe Jackson and pioneered the home run era? Did you know that Ted Williams had a higher career on-base percentage and played in an era more tailored to pitching? Did you know that balls that hit the warning track area and bounced into the stands were counted as homers in Ruth's time (not as ground-rule doubles like today)? Did you know that Lou Gehrig hit clean-up while Ruth hit third?\n\nHe sure didn't hit against any Black pitchers either, and the fatass should have dieted--he may have hit 900 homers if he had taken care of himself. Barry Bonds, roids or not, has the best batting eye I've ever seen. At least he took drugs to amplify his talents; not to waste what God gave him.
440269
Yes! I think the only reason he isn't considered to be so good is because Memphis didnt have a great season so DeAngelo's season was overshadowed by that. Reggie Bush on the other hand is exceptionally good but c'mon, with the holes that USC's O-line created for him...any running back could've scored. Memphis didn't hav a good O-line at all but DeAngelo Williams was still able to make stuff out of it. If that were Reggie Bush instead of DeAngelo Williams playing for Memphis, Reggie wouldn't have been able to score so much. DeAngelo Williams is the best running back in the draft right now. I dont care what anyone else says.
46241
I wondered if I was the only one who thought he was racist. In an interview with members of the Texas Western team that beat my Wildcats, he kept trying to push them into talking about how they felt about the race aspect, even though they kept telling him it was just about basketball for them. There are still race issues in several areas of American life, but not as many as Stephen A. seems to see.\n\nI hate to admit that his over-the-top style is humorous at times, but give me Bill Walton or Charles Barkley any day.
345133
Most of the players a lot of you have named could be considered overrated, but why?  \n\nMichael Redd?  Just because the Bucks gave him a max contract, it doesn't make him overrated.  It makes him overpaid.  It makes the Bucks look a little less than smart...not stupid though, because Redd is a pretty good player.\n\nNow...to the guy that asked the question.  I've seen a few of your answers from other questions.  I believe you are a certifiable LeBron James hater.\n\nLeBron is 21 years old and he's doing some truly, truly in incredible things.  Look at his numbers, 33 ppg, 7 rpg, 6 apg.  Name one 21 yr. old player at his position, in history, that has done the things he has accomplished?  Only Magic had the team concept down at such a young age, but he wasn't this good at 21.....neither was Bird, or Jordan.\n\nHis understanding of team involvement, meanwhile dominating is incredible....imagine Scottie Pippen in Karl Malone's body.  Then mix the skills.  Yes...he is almost that big and strong - on top of the athleticism and speed of a modern 2 guard.  Now he is being able to come thru in the clutch, which was his one knock.  Again....he is just 21.\n\nBut anyways......your question was who I thought was overrated.\n\nI can point to quite a few guys....but the ones who stand out are: Kevin Garnett, Stephon Marbury, Allen Iverson.\n\nI love KG...but it's like he has teflon on him.  No one wants to say what needs to be said about him.  He's a warrior, but to a fault.  He demands effort, and if you don't give it....he will cast you down as a pariah right away.  Instead of finding a way to communicate...to encourage... he shuts down and gets steamed up.  He's a great, first ballot HOF player.....but he's had the talent around him to make some decent runs in the playoffs.  Yes, he produces...but is it the kind of production that inspires.....and puts an entire team over the hump....that makes you want to step up to his level?  Not really and it shows.  Show me 5 instances of him coming thru in the clutch.....in his entire career.\n\nStephon Marbury fancies himself a great PG.  He is very good, but he loves his numbers more.  He has all the skills to be great...a franchise guy...he always has.  But at some point...you have to see the greater good of the team over your own wants and needs.  He questions any coach that questions him, and instead of making himself better and more productive...he sulks or he goes to a camera and complains.  He also hasn't been the greatest teammate either.\n\nKobe is one of the top 2 or 3 guys in the league, but he is a team wrecker and one of the most selfish players in league history.  He has the power to really inspire and really uplift the play of everyone on his team.....to create something positive.  He has chosen to do none of the above.  He has chosen to score without regard for any man, child, or woman.  If he was a porn actor, he would the one trying to have sex with 50 women in 50 minutes.  Watch any LA games.  Phil Jackson can usually be seen looking nauseaous on the Laker bench.
798817
I am not of the school that thinks Reggie Bush won't still be a star.  I do.  I think his receiving game and his speed can still make him a top notch running back.  You can't make the statement that juking doesn't work in the NFL.  Barry Sanders made a career of it.  But when you compare Bush's hype to Vince Young's I think it is unfair.  The experts expected far more out of Reggie Bush in year 1 than Vince Young.  I don't think anyone expected Young to be starting in his 1st year.  I also can't jump on the "Vince Young is great" bandwagon.  He basically had one good game.  I think he has to share praise with Travis Henry for the improvement in the run game.  But to answer your question, I think Vince Young has exceeded his expectations and Bush has fallen short.  Even though Bush's expectations were astronomical.
905625
no hahah hes just an overrated wrestler.
366417
Right now.....Chris Shelton, the 1B for the Detroit Tigers. He has definetly gotten off to a fast start and if he continues he could a great season. I don't know how you can say Bary Bonds is under-rated.....if anything he is over-rated and he destroyed himself by taking steroids. It is your opinion that you don't think that he has taken steroids but correct me if i'm wrong but I believe there is evidence of him taking steroids(records,confessions,etc.,etc.)
186033
i think yao is way overrated
934045
He's so overrated. Also overpaid for a guy who makes $6+ million and never made it to the playoffs.
804538
I've contended since his rookie season how grossly NFL fans and pundits have overrated Big-Ben.  I've been head scratching since he came into the league, wondering why people can't see it's that championship caliber defense and top-rated, two-headed rushing attack that led to his success.  \n\nSure, he had his moments.  He's a big guy with quick feet who can escape the pocket and therefore extend the play.  Yes, he won a Super Bowl.  MAY I REMIND people of how he has played in many playoff games, to include the Super Bowl?  \n\nThe Patriots dared him to throw in his rookie year in the playoffs.  He choked badly.  He was just awful.  Don't take my word for it, watch the tape or look up the stats.\n\nThat same year he won against the Jets in spite of tossing some God-awful, untimely interceptions.  Just awful.  Again, watch the tape---it doesn't lie.  \n\nFast-forward to last year's Super Bowl.  He was just awful.  Statistically, I might add, the WORST performance ever by a winning QB in the Super Bowl.  Fact.  He threw THREE (3) interceptions, ZERO (0) touchdowns, while completing less than half (the equivalent of batting .200 in a baseball series) of his passes for barely over 100 yards.  He was just awful.   BUT----he had that monster, bone-crushing defense and a pounding rushing attack no other team in football possessed (with the varity of backs at his disposal, combined with his O-line's ability to create holes).  \n\nHe's got some talent, and I get why Pittsburgh likes him after the "Slash" Stewart debacle, but watch the games.  Watch him play.  A big pass or two down the field for touchdowns every now and again, or a 15 yard scramble on 3rd down does NOT an excellent quarterback make.   And he thrives off play action, but heck----even I could sell the run if I had a top rated rushing attack at my disposal.  You rush the ball 15 times in a row for 5, 10 yards a carry and duhhh----there's going to be some play-action fake opportunities!  \n\nHis medical issues are only compounding the harsh reality that without a championship caliber defense (yes, it's good but not what it once was), and without that POUNDING rushing attack ("Fast" Willie Parker is a fine back, but not a pounding, classic in-between the tackles runner the Steelers have thrived on), you could line up on all four downs, if need be, and hammer away for a first down 4-5 yards at a whack----his true colors are shining through.  He may one day be a journeyman caliber guy, but for now, he throws interceptions like they're going out of style (he threw them more often than 3/4 of the league, by the way, his rookie year----in spite of the fact he attempted fewer passes than any other player in the league.  Dead last).\n\nThe Steelers won in SPITE of Ben last year.  And while stats only tell part of a story, sometimes they tell a very clear and convincing story.  The guy had the worst statistical performance EVER by a starting QB, people.  EVER!  To defend him with statements such as, "Well yeah, but he won the game!" is just nonsense.  It's glib nonsense.  It would be like a pitcher walking 9 batters, giving up 5 home runs and 19 hits over 6 innings before getting pulled for a reliever, but winning the game 9-8 because his offense out-slugged the other team.  To argue, "Well, that pitcher won the game, baby!  He's a winner!" is congruous to what Steeler fans say about Big Ben.
786288
Yes i think Snipes to. Denzel just dosen't seem like he could pull it off. Maybe even Taye Diggs or Terrance Howard.
535053
Being the top fantasy pick does not make you the best player, he is great but LT is definitely the most talented back in today' game, LJ may just be in a better situation (offensive line, play designs, solicitations....)
83051
Sprewell does not play anymore because he asked for too much much money during free agency period. He can still sign to another team but right now no one wants him. They are probally scared of getting choked.
637793
He's a guy who is definately underrated because he plays on the west coast, bu he is one of the better shortstops in the National League. He has occasional power, good speed, and about as good of a defensive ability as you will see. People forget that he was a top draft pick out of Clemson a few years back. If he played in New York, you'd hear a lot more about him.
880882
Underrated every lineman that helps these running backs reach the NFL....Overrated, Brady Quinn who led his team to 2 horrible losses and a couple games that needed late comebacks to win.