Is Marion correct in saying that hes underrated?
Hell, no. One of the ways you’re “rated” is by how much money you’re paid; Marion makes more money than any other Sun, including Steve Nash. Another way you’re “rated” is by how many All-Star teams you make; Marion has made four in his eight seasons, plus one Olympic team (2004). People mention him all the time among the elite players, but he doesn’t seem to get it. I remember Joe Dumars was correctly considered underrated for the first couple years of his career until he got proper recognition and, moreover, realized it. “I’m called underrated so often,” Dumars once told me, “I’ve become overrated.” 4. Is Marion a legit MVP candidate, as he claims? Hell, no. He doesn’t handle the ball well enough. He doesn’t create his own shot. He’s not the go-to guy in the clutch. (Nash is, or perhaps Amar Stoudemire because he can get to the foul line.) He is not a team leader despite being a co-captain with Nash. But that shouldn’t upset him. Few players are MVP candidates. Not many stars in recen
