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The NBA is truly a league filled with superstars whose flashy moves, larger-than-life personalities and skill on the court endear the most to fans of the sport.
However, there are also players who like to operate under the radar and do not attract as much attention as their 'flashier' colleagues but are as much essential to their team's cause. On that note, here is our list of the top 10 underrated players from the 2019-20 NBA season.
Top 10 underrated players in the 2019-20 NBA season
For our list, we have considered the players who do not get the attention they deserve despite being essential to their team and at times even rivaling some of the best in the NBA. Without further ado, let's get into our list of the top 10 underrated players in the 2019-20 NBA season.
#10 Nikola Vucevic (Orlando Magic)
2019-20 NBA Season: 19.6 points, 10.9 rebounds, 3.6 assists.
Nikola Vucevic was the number one option in the Orlando Magic roster but was a criminally underrated player during the 2019-20 season.
Despite not having any star teammates, except perhaps for Markelle Fultz, Vucevic almost led the Magic to the 2020 NBA playoffs before coming up just short. Perhaps greater success for the team may ensure that the 29-year-old gets the respect he truly deserves in the NBA.
#9 Joe Ingles (Utah Jazz)
2019-20 NBA Season: 9.8 points, 3.9 rebounds, 5.2 assists.
At number nine in our list of the top 10 underrated players in the 2019-20 NBA season, we have Joe Ingles who is an excellent scorer and facilitator for Utah Jazz and an important cog in his team's offense.
Not only is the 33-year-old adept in making amazing plays for his team, he can also light it up from behind the arc, hitting clutch shots when his team needs the most. With the Australian being such an important player to the franchise, we would love to see him get the respect he deserves from the NBA community.
#8 Rudy Gobert (Utah Jazz)
2019-20 NBA Season: 15.1 points, 13.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists .
Despite being a former defensive player of the year, Rudy Gobert has failed to get the recognition he deserves in the NBA.
Gobert may not be a good offensive player, but on the other side of the floor, he has always been an absolute menace for opposition teams. If not for the flashy and exuberant playing style of Donovan Mitchell, the Frenchman would likely have received more attention that he does now.
#7 Khris Middleton
2019-20 NBA Season: 20.9 points, 6.2 rebounds, 4.3 assists.
With the Milwaukee Bucks having yet another early exit from the NBA playoffs, Khris Middleton is one of the players who has been scrutinized the most by the NBA community.
However, what many forget is the fact that the 29-year-old has improved significantly this year. Middleton even put in an outstanding performance against the Miami Heat after Giannis Antetokounmpo went down.
As a player who is the second option in his team, Middleton deserves more credit than he receives at the moment.
#6 Thaddeus Young (Chicago Bulls)
2019-20 NBA Season: 10.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.8 assists.
Thaddeus Young has been one of the few bright spots in another disappointing season for the Chicago Bulls.
Despite the likes of Zach Lavine and Coby White stealing the limelight, the 32-year-old has silently been one of the most consistent players for the historic NBA franchise. The Bulls are often bogged down by inconsistency, but the abilities of Young deserve to be appreciated a lot more than they are now.
#5 Bojan Bogdanovic (Utah Jazz)
2019-20 NBA Season: 20.2 points, 4.1 rebounds, 2.1 assists.
At number five in our list of the top 10 underrated players in the 2019-20 NBA season, we have Bojan Bogdanovic.
The 31-year-old, who was magnificent for the Utah Jazz, was sorely missed by the team during the playoffs.
Despite being below par in the defensive end, Bogdanovic's skillset in the offensive end alone is enough for him to deserve a lot more respect than what he receives.
#4 Spencer Dinwiddie (Brooklyn Nets)
2019-20 NBA Season: 20.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, 6.8 assists .
Spencer Dinwiddie has been impressive in the NBA for more than a year now.
The 27-year-old, who is a good passer and scorer, put in some great performances in the seeding games in the Orlando Bubble. With the Brooklyn Nets acquiring Irving and Durant, Dinwiddie has received less of the limelight, but his importance to the team cannot be stated enough.
#3 Jaylen Brown (Boston Celtics)
2019-20 NBA Season: 20.3 points, 6.4 rebounds, 2.1 assists.
Cracking the top 3 in our list of the top 10 underrated players in the 2019-20 NBA Season is Jaylen Brown. With the Boston Celtics going deep in the NBA Playoffs, many have started to recognize the talent of Jaylen Brown but have still failed to gauge his true potential.
The 23-year-old is a very good scorer and is an absolute force on the defensive end as well. With greater team success, Brown is sure to get more recognition than he is getting at the moment. It would be no less than what he truly deserves.
#2 Tim Hardaway Jr.
2019-20 NBA Season: 15.8 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists.
While Tim Hardaway Jr..'s numbers may not be eye popping, anybody who has seen him play might have wondered why he isn't hailed as one of the biggest stars in the league.
The 28-year-old is one of the most lethal players in the Dallas Mavericks roster and has proven his worth to his team on numerous occasions. Unfortunately, the presence of Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis has meant that Hardaway has never received the recognition he deserves from the NBA community.
#1 Fred VanVleet
2019-20 NBA Season: 17.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, 6.6 assists.
Fred VanVleet comes in at number one in our list of the top 10 underrated players in the 2019-20 NBA season.
The 26-year-old was one of the key players for the Toronoto Raptors in their championship winning run last season. VanVleet also ensured that the franchise received the 1st seed in a very strong Eastern Conference once again this year.
Despite his prowess, VanVleet has never received the recognition he truly deserves from the NBA community, something that fans would hope to see changing in the near future.
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