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ESPN Staff Writer- Video coordinator, college scout, Phoenix Suns
- Assistant director of basketball operations, Phoenix Suns
- MBA from Arizona State University
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ESPN Senior Writer- Co-author, Pro Basketball Prospectus series
- Formerly a consultant with the Indiana Pacers
- Developed WARP rating and SCHOENE system
Some players are reluctant to characterize themselves as the best, worst, most or least of anything. Coming from a player, superlatives are a no-win situation: They come across as either too boastful or indignant.
However, recently several players weren't afraid to declare themselves with superlatives. Russell Westbrook agreed with an assessment that he was the best point guard in the league. Carmelo Anthony said he was the most underrated superstar, while Dion Waiters proclaimed that he and Kyrie Irving are the best backcourt tandem in the NBA.
Did our experts agree? Insiders Amin Elhassan and Kevin Pelton take this trio to task.