Players that you thought were dumb, but proved otherwise?

[dirkdiggler41]

For me, it was Brendan Haywood. He just seemed like one of the big centers that would rebound and block shots because he was big. I later learned that in one practice the Wizard coaches were so tired of the team they left and Haywood would take over and teach them the defense scheme. I also heard good things about his analytics.

You got any?

[Ghost1]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2WGktHKjv4

[FultzNationRISE]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2WGktHKjv4


I'm afraid to watch. Not sure my body is physically ready for the amount of cringe that looks like it could potentially induce :lol

[Ghost1]

I'm afraid to watch. Not sure my body is physically ready for the amount of cringe that looks like it could potentially induce :lol

:lol

dude rocks a watch on his ankle

[999Guy]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2WGktHKjv4

I would’ve lost the argument too. God damn is that bitch sexy

[HBK_Kliq_2]

Very tough question. Once a dumbass, always a dumbass I think.

I guess Rasheed Wallace can come off as dumb because his antics? But he's actually a very smart player.

[MaxPlayer]

I guess Rasheed Wallace can come off as dumb because his antics?

This was going to be my answer. I originally had him pegged as a punk, but hearing him speak over the years he's actually a very thoughtful guy. Also reinvented his game by becoming a shooting threat.

[NBAGOAT]

Arenas

[bison]

Javale McGee. Shaqtin a fool really brainwashed a lot of people into thinking he had the intelligence of a chimp. But I recently been following his vlog on his years with the lakers, and he’s a very thoughtful and cool guy.