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Sunsâ Dillon Brooks listed in NBA Playersâ Poll for most overrated player
TL;DR
Dillon Brooks of the Phoenix Suns has been named one of the most overrated players in the NBA according to a recent Players' Poll conducted by The Athletic. Despite a career year, he did not receive any positive mentions in the survey.
Key points
- Dillon Brooks named most overrated player in NBA Players' Poll
- Survey conducted by The Athletic from February to April
- Brooks did not receive any positive mentions despite a career year
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Feb 10, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard/forward Dillon Brooks (3) reacts to a call in the second half of the game at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Arianna Grainey-Imagn Images
PHOENIX â The Athletic released its annual Playersâ Poll and Phoenix Suns Dillon Brooks wonât be happy to see which list he landed on. The 161-player survey was recorded from February to April and ranges from questions about coaching, defense and most overrated/underrated. Despite having a career year, Brooks wasnât listed in any of the positive categories and found himself as one of the most overrated players in the NBA by his peers.
Apr 7, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) celebrates a shot against the Houston Rockets in the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Full overrated NBA players list:
- Alperen Sengun: 12.3%
- Rudy Gobert: 8.6%
Q&A
Why was Dillon Brooks named the most overrated player in the NBA?
Dillon Brooks was named the most overrated player in the NBA based on a survey of 161 players conducted by The Athletic, despite having a career year.
What does the NBA Players' Poll indicate about player perceptions?
The NBA Players' Poll reflects the opinions of players regarding their peers, highlighting how they perceive performance and reputation within the league.
How many players participated in the NBA Players' Poll conducted by The Athletic?
A total of 161 players participated in the NBA Players' Poll conducted by The Athletic.
