The Most Underrated Star in the NBA Finals

At first glance, it seems ludicrous to call an All-Star and reigning All-NBA Third Team player underrated but when you read the avalanche of NBA Finals analysis and previews, most analyst do not predict that Pau Gasol will dominate this matchup.

Most analysts straddle the middle or worst give the edge to Rashard Lewis which is flat out ridiculous. Don't get me wrong, Rashard is an outstanding player who caused match-up nightmares particularly for the Cavs. More than any other Magic player except perhaps Dwight, he is the reason why the Magic closed out the streaking Cavaliers in six.

Yet Rashard winning the four matchup is a laughable notion. No doubt he is far and away the better three point shooter. Heck even Marcin Gotat is the better three poin...

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