Norman Powell labels Los Angeles Lakers the most overrated NBA team
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 3:44 AM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026

Chicago Bulls guard Norman Powell identified the Los Angeles Lakers as the most overrated team in the NBA during an appearance on a Twitch stream with the streamer Neon. This assessment arrives as the Lakers enter the season following the departure of LeBron James and other veteran rotation players. The team has restructured its roster by extending Austin Reaves and acquiring Walker Kessler, Quentin Grimes, and Collin Sexton. While Powell maintains his perspective, critics note the Lakers remain a threat due to the presence of Luka Doncic. The comments have drawn attention from fans, as Powell is expected to face scrutiny when the Bulls travel to face the Lakers at Crypto.com Arena. Powell is coming off his first All-Star selection last season and enters this campaign aiming to justify his role in the Bulls' lineup alongside rookie Caleb Wilson.
- •Norman Powell publicly named the Los Angeles Lakers as the most overrated NBA team.
- •The Lakers roster has undergone changes following the departure of LeBron James.
- •Lakers' offseason additions include Walker Kessler, Quentin Grimes, and Collin Sexton.
- •Norman Powell currently plays for the Chicago Bulls after leaving the Miami Heat.
- •The Chicago Bulls feature rookie Caleb Wilson on their 2026 roster.
- 3:44 AMYahoo Sports — All-Star Player Calls Lakers The Most Overrated NBA Team Today
"The Los Angeles Lakers have a lot of question marks entering this season after taking huge risks with some of their offseason moves. 2026 All-Star Norman Powell appeared on a Twitch stream of popular streamer Neon and received a bold question. Neon put Powell on the spot and asked him to name the most overrated […] The post All-Star Player Calls Lakers The Most Overrated NBA Team Today appeared first on HEAVY.
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