Rudy Gobert Voted Most Overrated NBA Player in Annual Player Poll

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert tops the list in a survey of 81 NBA players, reflecting a significant perception gap between media portrayal and player opinions.

• Rudy Gobert, despite being a three-time Defensive Player of the Year, was voted the most overrated player by his peers, receiving 13.6% of the votes.
• Jordan Poole and Trae Young followed Gobert in the poll, securing 8.6% and 7.4% of the votes respectively, indicating a broader consensus on overrated players.
• The poll results highlight a disconnect between player performance perceptions and media representation, with Gobert's playoff performances and defensive limitations noted as factors.
• Criticism from fellow NBA players and sports analysts like Draymond Green and Shaquille O'Neal has intensified the scrutiny on Gobert's capabilities.
• The ongoing NBA playoffs present an opportunity for Gobert to challenge the overrated label as the Timberwolves aim for a strong postseason showing.

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