10 Most Underrated Players In 2016 NBA Playoffs

10 Most Underrated Players In 2016 NBA Playoffs

By Chipper Murphy

April 17, 2016

The NBA Playoffs are underway and all of the attention is on MVP favorite Stephen Curry. These 10 players are flying ridiculously under the radar.

arrow-left — Despite all the wear and tear on his body at 34 years old, Dwyane Wade is still the closer and primary man for the Miami Heat. He was one of the league leaders in usage rate and possessions as the ball handler on the pick and roll. Without Chris Bosh in the playoffs, Wade will need to be at his best for the Heat to make any noise.

arrow-right — Despite all the wear and tear on his body at 34 years old, Dwyane Wade is still the closer and primary man for the Miami Heat. He was one of the league leaders in usage rate and possessions as the ball handler on the pick and roll. Without Chris Bosh in the playoffs, Wade will need to be at his best for the Heat to make any noise.

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arrow-left — Reggie Jackson's $80 million contract garnered much criticism but it ended up paying off huge. Jackson controlled the Pistons' offense more than any other player did for their team. The point guard was first in the league in pick and roll execution (55.9% frequency), sixth in time of possession (7.6 MPG) and first in average dribbles per touch (6.15) and average seconds per touch (5.99). He always made things happen when he was on the floor.

arrow-right — Reggie Jackson's $80 million contract garnered much criticism but it ended up paying off huge. Jackson controlled the Pistons' offense more than any other player did for their team. The point guard was first in the league in pick and roll execution (55.9% frequency), sixth in time of possession (7.6 MPG) and first in average dribbles per touch (6.15) and average seconds per touch (5.99). He always made things happen when he was on the floor.

arrow-left — Kemba Walker had his best season as a pro in 2015-16. Like Jackson, Walker controls his team's offense as a pick and roll point guard. He has taken the next step this season, for the first time in his career shooting over 40 percent from the field. His scoring numbers shot up this season, helped largely by his improved three-point shooting.

arrow-right — Kemba Walker had his best season as a pro in 2015-16. Like Jackson, Walker controls his team's offense as a pick and roll point guard. He has taken the next step this season, for the first time in his career shooting over 40 percent from the field. His scoring numbers shot up this season, helped largely by his improved three-point shooting.

arrow-left — Jae Crowder doesn't get enough attention because his impact is felt more on defense than with his scoring. Crowder stepped up his offense this season, and it made him a borderline All-Star.

arrow-right — Jae Crowder doesn't get enough attention because his impact is felt more on defense than with his scoring. Crowder stepped up his offense this season, and it made him a borderline All-Star.

arrow-left — Jamal Crawford receives a lot of criticism for his low shooting percentage, but his production is necessary for the success of the Clippers. Crawford is fourth on the team in scoring and third in three-pointers made. He'll be a big part of any potential postseason success the Clippers could have.

arrow-right — Jamal Crawford receives a lot of criticism for his low shooting percentage, but his production is necessary for the success of the Clippers. Crawford is fourth on the team in scoring and third in three-pointers made. He'll be a big part of any potential postseason success the Clippers could have.

arrow-left — George Hill is just seventh on the Indiana Pacers in usage percentage, proof that he doesn't need the ball in his hands the whole game. Hill was productive for the Pacers anyway, making 40.6 percent of his three-pointers.

arrow-right — George Hill is just seventh on the Indiana Pacers in usage percentage, proof that he doesn't need the ball in his hands the whole game. Hill was productive for the Pacers anyway, making 40.6 percent of his three-pointers.

arrow-left — Tony Parker had the lowest point total of his career and played less than 30 minutes per game for the third straight season. But that's just because the former star has taken a backseat to Kawhi Leonard and LaMarcus Aldridge. Parker has been overlooked for the first time in his career, despite shooting 49.3 percent from the field and leading the team in assists.

arrow-right — Tony Parker had the lowest point total of his career and played less than 30 minutes per game for the third straight season. But that's just because the former star has taken a backseat to Kawhi Leonard and LaMarcus Aldridge. Parker has been overlooked for the first time in his career, despite shooting 49.3 percent from the field and leading the team in assists.

arrow-left — Despite his low scoring output, Davis was an incredible asset for the Trail Blazers on both offense and defense. He was so efficient that he made himself a viable option for the Sixth Man of the Year Award.

arrow-right — Despite his low scoring output, Davis was an incredible asset for the Trail Blazers on both offense and defense. He was so efficient that he made himself a viable option for the Sixth Man of the Year Award.

arrow-left — Enes Kanter gets more heat for his defense than praise for his great work on offense. Kanter finished first in the league in offensive rebound percentage, fourth in offensive rating and fourth in field goal percentage. He dominated in the paint and shot 45 percent on mid-range jumpers.

arrow-right — Enes Kanter gets more heat for his defense than praise for his great work on offense. Kanter finished first in the league in offensive rebound percentage, fourth in offensive rating and fourth in field goal percentage. He dominated in the paint and shot 45 percent on mid-range jumpers.

arrow-left — Paul Millsap was the only player in the NBA to lead his team in points (17.1), rebounds (9.0), steals (1.8) and blocks (1.7). If Millsap wasn't a traditional post up player, and perhaps a little more flashy, he'd be in the national eye more.

arrow-right — Paul Millsap was the only player in the NBA to lead his team in points (17.1), rebounds (9.0), steals (1.8) and blocks (1.7). If Millsap wasn't a traditional post up player, and perhaps a little more flashy, he'd be in the national eye more.

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