By most accounts, Yi Jianlian had an up-and-down rookie season -- hitting the wall right after winning Rookie of the Month; a mediocre Olympics -- although he did hit the biggest shot in Chinese basketball history; and a decent preseason with the Nets -- shooting well but not rebounding. Now, Art Thompson III, a Lakers beat writer with the Orange County Register, calls him the NBA's "Most Overrated Player".
- Some prickly predictions - Art Thompson III - Orange County Register