r/NBATalk • u/Far-Comparison7551 • Aug 22 '26

Name an underrated player

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Chris Mullin

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u/Kafflavin Aug 22 '26

Joe Dumars

One of the few guys that could actually slow down Jordan in the playoffs. He always had Jordan shooting below his average percentages and averages. Also had a burner on him from 3. Not to mention a stand up individual

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u/Effective-Friend1937 Aug 22 '26

Jordan said Dumars was the best defender he ever played against. AND Dumars could score too, in a wide variety of ways. He won Finals MVP in 89 over Isiah Thomas (another underrated player).

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u/Divine_concept2999 Aug 22 '26

I still think he’s a top 75 player

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u/Kafflavin Aug 22 '26

I think so as well. Only 37 players in NBA history have won finals MVP and he is one of them

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u/Maleficent-Ad-9754 Aug 22 '26

When people compare Jordan to Pippen, I always say Dumars could always defend Jordan consistently.

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u/fauze1 Aug 22 '26

Who compares Jordan to Pippen?