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NBA's most underrated players: An improving LaMelo Ball, a picked-on James Harden ... and a rookie?

Wednesday 14 October20:00 · 2h agoAI summary
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CBS Sports writers have picked several NBA players they think are ranked too low after the outlet's top 100 list went live, including LaMelo Ball, James Harden and rookie Cameron Boozer.

01Summary

  1. 01CBS Sports writers each chose one player they believe was underrated in the outlet's NBA top 100 rankings.
  2. 02LaMelo Ball was ranked No. 41, with one writer arguing Charlotte's offence was much better with him on the court.
  3. 03James Harden was ranked No. 47, despite being an 11-time All-Star, an eight-time All-NBA pick, a former MVP and a three-time scoring champion.
  4. 04Domantas Sabonis was ranked No. 68, with the piece saying he missed nearly the entire 2025-26 season because of a knee injury.
  5. 05Rookie Cameron Boozer was ranked No. 94 and was tipped as the favourite for Rookie of the Year in a loaded class.

02Why it matters

The piece shows which players CBS Sports believes are being undervalued ahead of the season, which can shape how fans and analysts view team expectations. It also highlights how injuries and team context can affect reputations.

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