50 underrated players in NBA history: Manu Ginobili, Marc Gasol, Ricky Rubio
Today, we wanted to shed some light on names that are mentioned less often when we talk about basketball and deserve recognition
In the history of the NBA, basketball, and sports in general, there are many names that have been important in their time, but for one reason or another, we forget to mention them when we talk about the journey that the game has had. Today, we are going to focus on the most important American basketball league.
We will discuss players who have made history, others who are currently active and do not receive as much recognition as others, and we will also mention role players. This might include names that are well known in Spain such as Ricky Rubio and Marc Gasol, often overshadowed by his brother, or in Argentina, someone like Manu Ginobili, the greatest of all time in the South American country.
Underrated Historical Players
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Sidney Moncrief (perimeter defensive pioneer and 5-time All-Star)
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Artis Gilmore (dominant in the ABA and NBA but seldom mentioned among the top centers)
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Bob Pettit (one of the early greats in the league, but overshadowed by the Bill Russell era)
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Dave Cowens (MVP and champion, yet often forgotten in discussions of top centers)
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Maurice Cheeks (elite defender and silent leader of the 1983 champion 76ers)
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Bobby Jones (arguably the best defender of his era but discreet offensively)
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Mark Price (great shooter and complete point guard who helped the Cavs contend)
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Dennis Johnson (three-time champion and elite defender, vital in the 80s Celtics)
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George McGinnis (ABA and NBA star but overshadowed by his peers)
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Alex English (leading scorer of the '80s but forgotten by many)
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