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

By Michael Saenz

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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Apr 24, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) takes a shot during the first quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers in game four of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 24, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) takes a shot during the first quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers in game four of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /

Andre Drummond, Detroit Pistons

Before I begin my “bashing” of Andre Drummond, I want to make something clear. I don’t expect to see Drummond to be on this list for very long. However, for the time being, I can’t help but group the young, raw center in this group.

Drummond is a beast on the boards and is an above average rim-protector, though he’s still a long ways from a finished piece on the offensive end. And in order to be considered one of the better centers in the NBA, he needs to make that leap in his game. And that free throw shooting…well, not great.

Drummond was named to the All-NBA third team this past season, and I’m not exactly sure he’s the third best at his position right now. Maybe after the 2016-17 season? Not right now.

In fairness, I do belive Drummond has the ability to be the best center in the NBA one day. I firmly believe that.

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