Give me your most under appreciated player of the last 20 years

[ziggy]

Here is mine, Clyde Drexler.

He had the misfortune of playing during the Jordan era, being in a small market, and suffering through the draft failure of Sam Bowie.

He clearly was not Jordan caliber, but if you wanted a cheap imitation, then Clyde was your guy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvjJA93Xy9Y


Who is your most under appreciated player?

[SWedd523]

Not necessarily from the last 20 years, but I think David Thompson was the most under appreciated player in the history of the league.

[BlockParty]

Who is your most under appreciated player?

Hakeem The Dream Olajuwon. I know he won two titles, but that was a big man with athleticism, a low post game, a fade away Dream Shake....he would thrive in today's NBA and put DHoward to shame (and DHoward is a beast). And for the most part he was playing during Jordan's reign and therefore had to take a back seat (except for the baseball seasons)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GCyU0sKxqI&feature=related

[ziggy]

Hakeem The Dream Olajuwon. I know he won two titles, but that was a big man with athleticism, a low post game, a fade away Dream Shake....he would thrive in today's NBA and put DHoward to shame (and DHoward is a beast). And for the most part he was playing during Jordan's reign and therefore had to take a back seat (except for the baseball seasons)


He had some of the best footwork of any big man ever. Highlights number 1 & 2 are a great example of that.

[BIGCatBobcat]

I can't think of one and that drives me crazy. With all the Dream Teams, NBA 50, NBATV, All-Stars, ESPN Classic and fanboys like Simmons and the rest at the worldwide leader, everyone has been celebrated.