15 Underrated Seasons from The Past 15 Years (2003-2004 to 2017-2018)

13. Peja Stojakovic, Sacramento Kings, 2003-2004

Stats: 24.2 ppg, 6.3 rpg, 43% from 3

Finished 4th in MVP voting.

Stojakovic, all throughout his career, has been criminally underrated since his skillset just wasn’t as valued back then as it could have been now. He is a threat from everywhere on the court, and his shooting is Klay-esque. He was one of the original heat-check artists from deep, and it all came together during the 03-04 season, with Peja picking up some down-ballot MVP votes with those who voted for him understanding the impact of his efficient 24 point-per-game scoring.

12. Tony Parker, San Antonio Spurs, 2012-2013

Stats: 20.3 ppg, 7.6 apg, 52% FG

Finished 6th in MVP voting.

After consecutive seasons of playoff heartbreak, the latest back then being the meltdown in six games against the rising Oklahoma City Thunder, the Spurs weren’t expected to be serious title contenders for the 12-13 season. However, Parker improved in his age-30 season, leading the Spurs to 58 wins.

What is so underrated about this season is just how spry Parker looked throughout the season, looking as if he was just 20 again. Look at these moves in the Finals against the Heat. He was the motor that powered the Spurs offense, and was so good (x4) that he had the Heat throw LeBron at him to try and stymie his drives.