Which player gets overrated the most because of recency biased?

mdonnelly1989 · Post #1 » by **mdonnelly1989** » Thu Oct 6, 2022 9:52 pm

It seems like recency biased really does flaw lists.

Statlanta · Post #2 » by **Statlanta** » Thu Oct 6, 2022 11:32 pm

For me it’s Giannis Antetokounmpo, I know he got negative feedback from Gilbert Arenas but way too many people are ranking him high due to his recent title and his awards during the COVID-19 era. People were ranking him over KG at times which I think is absurd..

Jaivl · Post #3 » by **Jaivl** » Thu Oct 6, 2022 11:45 pm

Kawhi I think (in terms of career).

Post #4 » by **Texas Chuck** » Thu Oct 6, 2022 11:48 pm

Wardell. Duh

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Colbinii · Post #5 » by **Colbinii** » Fri Oct 7, 2022 12:36 am

Giannis, Luka, Wade, Durant

Nothing egregious

eminence · Post #6 » by **eminence** » Fri Oct 7, 2022 12:50 am

I'd go Kawhi for career, Davis for kind of similar reasons - is great when healthy, isn't all that healthy, closer to McGrady than actual generational icons. Maybe Luka for peak, but maybe still Anthony Davis.

Post #7 » by **tsherkin** » Fri Oct 7, 2022 12:54 am

eminence wrote: Maybe Luka for peak, .

Can we use the word "peak" with a dude who has only played one season off of his rookie contract?

eminence · Post #8 » by **eminence** » Fri Oct 7, 2022 12:59 am

tsherkin wrote:
eminence wrote: Maybe Luka for peak, .

Can we use the word "peak" with a dude who has only played one season off of his rookie contract?

I certainly don't expect it to remain his peak, but in short, yes.

Shoutout Brandon Roy and Bill Walton.

MyUniBroDavis · Post #9 » by **MyUniBroDavis** » Fri Oct 7, 2022 1:09 am

eminence wrote:I'd go Kawhi for career, Davis for kind of similar reasons - is great when healthy, isn't all that healthy, closer to McGrady than actual generational icons. Maybe Luka for peak, but maybe still Anthony Davis.

Honestly if you take out the bubble ADs accomplished less than PG and jimmy lol

Thank god he got the bubble doe

Post #10 » by **tsherkin** » Fri Oct 7, 2022 1:18 am

eminence wrote:
tsherkin wrote:
eminence wrote: Maybe Luka for peak, .

Can we use the word "peak" with a dude who has only played one season off of his rookie contract?

I certainly don't expect it to remain his peak, but in short, yes.

Shoutout Brandon Roy and Bill Walton.

Fair play, fair play.

Post #11 » by **Texas Chuck** » Fri Oct 7, 2022 2:03 am

tsherkin wrote:
eminence wrote: Maybe Luka for peak, .

Can we use the word "peak" with a dude who has only played one season off of his rookie contract?

He has actually played zero.....

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Post #12 » by **tsherkin** » Fri Oct 7, 2022 2:08 am

Texas Chuck wrote:
tsherkin wrote:
eminence wrote: Maybe Luka for peak, .

Can we use the word "peak" with a dude who has only played one season off of his rookie contract?
He has actually played zero.....

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Right, he's SIGNED the extension, but he just finished the final year. I thought he'd done year 5 already for some reason.

Post #13 » by **Texas Chuck** » Fri Oct 7, 2022 2:14 am

tsherkin wrote:
Texas Chuck wrote:
tsherkin wrote:
Can we use the word "peak" with a dude who has only played one season off of his rookie contract?
He has actually played zero.....

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Right, he's SIGNED the extension, but he just finished the final year. I thought he'd done year 5 already for some reason.

yeah easy mistake since he came in so ready. Was the best rookie by a mile and by year 2 he was an all-NBA level player. Easy to think he's been around longer.

I'm just so scared he's going to leave I'm keeping close count on how long he remains a little Mav. :wink:

dygaction · Post #14 » by **dygaction** » Fri Oct 7, 2022 2:16 am

Statlanta wrote:For me it’s Giannis Antetokounmpo, I know he got negative feedback from Gilbert Arenas but way too many people are ranking him high due to his recent title and his awards during the COVID-19 era. People were ranking him over KG at times which I think is absurd..

Most people were based on projection. As of now, Giannis is on a higher trajectory for sure with 1 more MVP, 1 more Finals MVP, same 4x 1st team all-nba, same 1x dpoy. all other notable differences are less valued longevity concerns.

Post #15 » by **tsherkin** » Fri Oct 7, 2022 2:28 am

Texas Chuck wrote:I'm just so scared he's going to leave I'm keeping close count on how long he remains a little Mav.

I mean, to go from Dirk to having him that fast is pretty wild, I'll agree. I hope he stays, though.

EDIT: I still can't believe Dirk KAJ'd his way out of the league while Luka was a rookie. Storybook.

70sFan · Post #16 » by **70sFan** » Fri Oct 7, 2022 6:41 am

Kawhi in 2019 is the perfect example and his peak is still a bit overrated in my opinion, probably because he hasn't played much recently.

70sFan · Post #17 » by **70sFan** » Fri Oct 7, 2022 6:42 am

dygaction wrote:
Statlanta wrote:For me it’s Giannis Antetokounmpo, I know he got negative feedback from Gilbert Arenas but way too many people are ranking him high due to his recent title and his awards during the COVID-19 era. People were ranking him over KG at times which I think is absurd..

Most people were based on projection. As of now, Giannis is on a higher trajectory for sure with 1 more MVP, 1 more Finals MVP, same 4x 1st team all-nba, same 1x dpoy. all other notable differences are less valued longevity concerns.

Well, some people don't evaluate players careers by accolades.

Dutchball97 · Post #18 » by **Dutchball97** » Fri Oct 7, 2022 6:59 am

70sFan wrote:Kawhi in 2019 is the perfect example and his peak is still a bit overrated in my opinion, probably because he hasn't played much recently.

I think I might agree with you on his peak being overrated due to him missing time in the regular season and barely being top 10 there despite having a strong post-season run.

In terms of career I feel like he might be a bit underrated lately due to his injuries but everytime he's in the play-offs he goes off. While the boxscore isn't everything, a 2-way player being 4th all-time in play-off WS/48 and 5th all-time in play-off BPM shouldn't be easily disregarded either.

In any case I'm looking forward to seeing him play again this year and for me to shamelessly hype up his legacy again.

70sFan · Post #19 » by **70sFan** » Fri Oct 7, 2022 7:04 am

Dutchball97 wrote:
70sFan wrote:Kawhi in 2019 is the perfect example and his peak is still a bit overrated in my opinion, probably because he hasn't played much recently.

I think I might agree with you on his peak being overrated due to him missing time in the regular season and barely being top 10 there despite having a strong post-season run.

In terms of career I feel like he might be a bit underrated lately due to his injuries but everytime he's in the play-offs he goes off. While the boxscore isn't everything, a 2-way player being 4th all-time in play-off WS/48 and 5th all-time in play-off BPM shouldn't be easily disregarded either.

In any case I'm looking forward to seeing him play again this year and for me to shamelessly hype up his legacy again.

I also hope he will come back strong. Despite what I said, I always liked his game and even when he left the Spurs with a questionable ending, I didn't stop liking him as a player. The more great players are healthy, the better it is for the league.

MyUniBroDavis · Post #20 » by **MyUniBroDavis** » Fri Oct 7, 2022 7:09 am

70sFan wrote:
Dutchball97 wrote:
70sFan wrote:Kawhi in 2019 is the perfect example and his peak is still a bit overrated in my opinion, probably because he hasn't played much recently.

I think I might agree with you on his peak being overrated due to him missing time in the regular season and barely being top 10 there despite having a strong post-season run.

In terms of career I feel like he might be a bit underrated lately due to his injuries but everytime he's in the play-offs he goes off. While the boxscore isn't everything, a 2-way player being 4th all-time in play-off WS/48 and 5th all-time in play-off BPM shouldn't be easily disregarded either.

In any case I'm looking forward to seeing him play again this year and for me to shamelessly hype up his legacy again.

I also hope he will come back strong. Despite what I said, I always liked his game and even when he left the Spurs with a questionable ending, I didn't stop liking him as a player. The more great players are healthy, the better it is for the league.

His peak is kind of random just cuz it’s based on him going super wait an for a few rounds