2014-15 NBA Preview: 5 Most Underrated Players In The Eastern Conference

Aug 22, 2014; New York, NY, USA; United States guard Kyrie Irving (10) controls the ball in front of Puerto Rico forward Alexander Franklin (6) during the first quarter of a game at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Kyrie Irving, G Cleveland Cavaliers

Yes, Kyrie Irving is on my list. Why, you ask?

Well, he still doesn’t received as much credit as he is deserved. I have stated this argument many times. Even after winning the MVP Award in the 2014 NBA All-Star Game, and his most recent MVP of the FIBA World Cup, he still isn’t respected? What more does this guy have to do for you guys to respect him?

The new big three that has been created in Cleveland will be better than the one in Miami. Why, you ask again?

All three players, in Irving, Lebron James, and Kevin Love, are all in their primes. Especially, with the emergence of Irving, this team will almost be unbeatable. Irving has to be one of the toughest guys to guard in the entire NBA. He can shoot lights up from the three-point line, has the best handles in the NBA and can beat the defender off the dribble consistently.

He has some room to improve on the defensive side of the ball, which is why he is only fifth on my list, but he absolutely had to be on here.