NBA Tickets - The NBA's Most Underrated Players

Here are the players who, in my opinion, are underrated by the vast majority of NBA fans. These guys might not sell tons of NBA tickets, but they should. (Note: all statistics are as of January 14th)

Joe Johnson, G, Atlanta Hawks: Johnson has been nothing short of spectacular since joining the Hawks a few years back, but for some reason nobody has noticed. He gets mentioned as a solid player, but he's much more than that. This season, he's averaging 22 points, 4.5 rebounds and 6.1 assists. Those are like mini-LeBron numbers. Johnson can play three positions and do just about everything you could ask for on the offensive end.

Danny Granger, F, Indiana Pacers: Granger had a really good season in 2007-08 that went largely unnoticed, but he's raised his level of play significantly this season. He's one of the league's best kept secrets, though he is gaining more recognition these days. The kid simply fills up the stat sheet with his all-around game. He's averaging 26.5 points, 5 rebounds and 3.5 assists a game while hitting nearly three threes and averging more than a steal and a block per contest.

Devin Harris, G, New Jersey Nets: Harris is still underrated, but he won't be for long. He's having a legitimate breakout season in New Jersey now that he's got the reigns of a team. His lightning quick first step has become even more dangerous with his improving perimeter shot. He's showing that he can be one of the best players in the Eastern Conference. With averages of 22.9 points, 3.3 rebounds and 6.7 assists, it's hard to argue that.

Rashard Lewis, F, Orlando Magic: Lewis is underrated in the public eye, probably because he's spent his career playing in two smaller markets, Seattle and Orlando, but he's a great offensive weapon. At 6-10, his outside game is amazing. Lewis is averaging nearly three three-pointers per game and contributing a little bit of everything else. He doesn't rebound great, but definitely adequately for a small forward, though he spends some time at the four. He's a mismatch for anyone who guards him, though, as players his size are to slow to keep up with him and he can post up smaller guys.

Al Jefferson, F, Minnesota Timberwolves: Jefferson doesn't get a ton of ink playing in Minny, but he's a double-double machine and was the primary player the Wolves received in return for Kevin Garnett. He's an old-school power forward with a true post game. If he gets a defensive-minded center next to him, watch out.

Kevin Martin, G, Sacramento Kings: Martin might be the most underrated player in the league. Playing in Sacramento doesn't help, but neither do the facts that he went to a small school and he was not drafted in the lottery. He's a low profile guy who should be much more well-known. He's been hurt for a lot of this season, but that's no excuse; he averaged almost 23 points per game last season.

Troy Murphy, F, Indiana Pacers: I bet most casual NBA fans have no idea who Murphy is. He's a great rebounder with a silky smooth jump shot. He's unselfish and just does his job. From the power forward position, Murphy is averaging 11 points and 11 rebounds per game while hitting nearly two threes in per contest.

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