Dragic is the most underrated player in the league

[bisme37]

He's an awesome player and yes very underrated. At the same time I think he benefits from not really being at the top of the scouting report when playing against Miami. You think first of Jimmy, then Bam, then all the shooting... and then in real life it's Dragic who ends up killing you. Great situation for him to play at his best.

[carlquincy]

Robin Lopez approves

[Mirotic12]

Dragic has not always been in a position to shine during his NBA career, but anytime a team has put the ball in his hands and asked him to go to work, he's been excellent. At his peak performance, he's a taller, more well rounded Tony Parker. He's often been relegated to a lesser role, being a steady-handed role-playing point guard who doesn't take too much off the table. Solid but unspectacular starting point guard.

The early career playoff performance in Phoenix, the all-NBA season, the 30-11 run with the heat, the Eurobasket Championship/MVP are all the proof I need to know how elite he can be. Surrounding those bright spots are injuries, splitting point guard duties with way too many players (first Lowry, then Bledsoe, then Bledsoe AND Isaiah, then Wade, then Waiters/Winslow).

Glad to see he's getting a chance to shine on the biggest stage. His career has been frustrating if you root for him, but also really fun and filled with great moments.

Dragic is bigger and more skilled than Tony Parker was, but Parker's basketball IQ was way, way higher than Dragic's.

[cupcakesnake]

Dragic is bigger and more skilled than Tony Parker was, but Parker's basketball IQ was way, way higher than Dragic's.

What makes you say that?

[Woodsanity]

Dragic has not always been in a position to shine during his NBA career, but anytime a team has put the ball in his hands and asked him to go to work, he's been excellent. At his peak performance, he's a taller, more well rounded Tony Parker. He's often been relegated to a lesser role, being a steady-handed role-playing point guard who doesn't take too much off the table. Solid but unspectacular starting point guard.

The early career playoff performance in Phoenix, the all-NBA season, the 30-11 run with the heat, the Eurobasket Championship/MVP are all the proof I need to know how elite he can be. Surrounding those bright spots are injuries, splitting point guard duties with way too many players (first Lowry, then Bledsoe, then Bledsoe AND Isaiah, then Wade, then Waiters/Winslow).

Glad to see he's getting a chance to shine on the biggest stage. His career has been frustrating if you root for him, but also really fun and filled with great moments.

Dragic is bigger and more skilled than Tony Parker was, but Parker's basketball IQ was way, way higher than Dragic's.

Parker had the luxury of playing on the Spurs most of his career. Thats what attributes to his "higher bball iq". Having Pop on his ass for every stupid mistake he made helps.

[Yuri36]

Dragic has not always been in a position to shine during his NBA career, but anytime a team has put the ball in his hands and asked him to go to work, he's been excellent. At his peak performance, he's a taller, more well rounded Tony Parker. He's often been relegated to a lesser role, being a steady-handed role-playing point guard who doesn't take too much off the table. Solid but unspectacular starting point guard.

The early career playoff performance in Phoenix, the all-NBA season, the 30-11 run with the heat, the Eurobasket Championship/MVP are all the proof I need to know how elite he can be. Surrounding those bright spots are injuries, splitting point guard duties with way too many players (first Lowry, then Bledsoe, then Bledsoe AND Isaiah, then Wade, then Waiters/Winslow).

Glad to see he's getting a chance to shine on the biggest stage. His career has been frustrating if you root for him, but also really fun and filled with great moments.

Dragic is bigger and more skilled than Tony Parker was, but Parker's basketball IQ was way, way higher than Dragic's.

Not really, Dragic's basketball IQ is at least as good as Parker's.
Parker was much faster though.

[beeshma]

Dragic has not always been in a position to shine during his NBA career, but anytime a team has put the ball in his hands and asked him to go to work, he's been excellent. At his peak performance, he's a taller, more well rounded Tony Parker. He's often been relegated to a lesser role, being a steady-handed role-playing point guard who doesn't take too much off the table. Solid but unspectacular starting point guard.

The early career playoff performance in Phoenix, the all-NBA season, the 30-11 run with the heat, the Eurobasket Championship/MVP are all the proof I need to know how elite he can be. Surrounding those bright spots are injuries, splitting point guard duties with way too many players (first Lowry, then Bledsoe, then Bledsoe AND Isaiah, then Wade, then Waiters/Winslow).

Glad to see he's getting a chance to shine on the biggest stage. His career has been frustrating if you root for him, but also really fun and filled with great moments.

Dragic is bigger and more skilled than Tony Parker was, but Parker's basketball IQ was way, way higher than Dragic's.

Not really, Dragic's basketball IQ is at least as good as Parker's.
Parker was much faster though.

I agree, Parker's outstanding ability was his speed, and ability to finish when he cut to the basket whether in half court of fast breaks.

[VanWest82]

Can we officially say he was worth the FRPs now? Most people killed that deal at the time.

[Pharmcat]

Any ideas how he has Been able to stay healthy and in peak performance ?

Change in diet or exercise regimen or just better luck ?

[wolfram]

Any ideas how he has Been able to stay healthy and in peak performance ?

Change in diet or exercise regimen or just better luck ?

Load managing. He was relegated to 6th man, while obviously he is a starter. Also he quit playing for national team, so he 100% committed to the Heat. I think he is there so long now he has really good habits. I hope he retires there, even though it would be fun to see him play with Luka. But their timelines are so different...