Shannon Sharpe Selects LeBron James as the NBA’s Most Underrated Star, Ahead of Jayson Tatum

Following the Los Angeles Lakers’ victory over the Denver Nuggets on Sunday night, discussions have emerged regarding the expectations for LeBron James and his new teammate, Luka Doncic. While it’s clear that the Lakers rely on James to guide them to success once more, sports analyst Shannon Sharpe argues that the 40-year-old is the most underrated star in the NBA.

When Molly Qerim asked Shannon Sharpe if Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum deserves the title of the most underrated player in the league, Sharpe acknowledged that Tatum has indeed faced disrespect. However, he emphasized that LeBron James, given his current performance, still holds that title.

“Everything Q [Qerim] said is right, the way they handle his situation in the Olympics,” Sharpe said. “I don’t know why people can’t get behind him as being one of the faces, if not the face, of the NBA. We keep trying to push other guys to the forefront and none of those guys are as accomplished as he is, as far as winning, and he’s been winning since he got into the league. I do think he’s undervalued, but it’s still, for me, it’s still LeBron.”

“LeBron, I mean, people just take for granted that what we’re seeing is that, it’s not happening,” Sharpe continued. “I still believe LeBron is a top 10 player, now Legs [Tim Legler] and Stephen A. [Smith], you might disagree, but what he’s asked to do at the age of 40 on a nightly basis before they got Luka, it’s just hard for me to say that, it’s just hard for me to say that there’s somebody that’s more undervalued.”