James Harden and Paul George cited among NBA's most overrated players
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 8:00 PM
Last updated Oct 15, 2026
CBS Sports highlights several players deemed overrated ahead of the NBA season, focusing on James Harden and Paul George. The list, based on discrepancies from the outlet's Top 100 player rankings, also includes younger talents such as Evan Mobley and Jalen Duren. The analysis critiques Harden’s effectiveness and contract value as he joins the Cavaliers, emphasizing a drop in his playoff performance. Paul George is mentioned but without specific details in the excerpts. The NBA season is approaching, and debates regarding player valuations are intensifying.
- •CBS Sports names James Harden as one of the most overrated players.
- •Evan Mobley is criticized for ranking higher than warranted.
- •Jalen Duren's playoff performance raises eyebrows after a strong regular season.
- •Players are evaluated based on current performance, not past achievements.
- 8:00 PMCBS Sports — NBA's most overrated players: James Harden and Paul George make list -- and so do some young All-Stars
"Who are the most overrated players in the NBA as a new season begins? Here's what our staff thinks
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