NBA: Ranking The 10 Most Overrated Players Heading Into 2016-17

Apr 26, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) walks past Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder (17) in the third quarter in game five of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 26, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) walks past Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder (17) in the third quarter in game five of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
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Jun 16, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson (13) reacts after his slam dunk in the fourth quarter against the Golden State Warriors in game six of the NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena. Cleveland won 115-101. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 16, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson (13) reacts after his slam dunk in the fourth quarter against the Golden State Warriors in game six of the NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena. Cleveland won 115-101. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Tristan Thompson, Cleveland Cavaliers

Listen, I love what Tristan Thompson does for the Cleveland Cavaliers. He’s often their heart and soul on the defensive end. He’s the energy guy that every championship team needs on their roster. In fact, I’m not sure where this team would be without him, actually.

However, my biggest question is whether Thompson really is all these things or if he’s just another guy that’s been created by LeBron James – similar to what J.J. Hickson was during his first stint in Cleveland.

I honestly don’t know. Ever since LeBron re-joined the Cavs, Thompson’s field goal percentage has shot up. Does that have more to do with the LeBron effect or did it simply click for Thompson when LeBron showed up?

I think we all know the answer to that.