Wizop wrote:at the risk of being rude, I believe Vorda consistently overvalues players he's seen play in Europe. perhaps, I overvalue Pacers. we all cheer for our home town heroes and want them to do well. I don't think that makes us wrong. it just makes us fans.
If it sounded like I was aiming my comment directly at Vorda, then I am sorry. It was not aimed at any one person in particular, just something I've observed over the years. Actually I had no idea he was from abroad. Doesn't make a difference, but it is always interesting to know information like that. In his case, for example, he likely would have better knowledge of foreign players who may enter the draft than I, or some others would. Good to know.
In some cases the "grass is always greener on the other side" thoughts may happen because we see our guys play 82+ times per year, so we see their good games and bad games. The warts are well known. With other players, we may only see them a few times, or only when they are playing the Pacers. If those players make a splash in those games, it is easy to over-rate them. Their downsides can be more hidden from view.