Despite being such a well-rounded, physically gifted player, Eric Bledsoe is something of a divisive figure in the NBA community. Is he an up-and-coming star on the cusp of entering that “elite” category? Or is he an overrated player who will never be a leader or live up to the hype he generated once upon a time as Chris Paul‘s backup?
The truth is probably somewhere in between. As of right now, Bledsoe is an excellent two-way player who has a few flaws that need to be addressed. He may never be a superstar, but he’s an excellent rebounder for his position, a skilled passer when he’s not turning the ball over and a freakishly strong penetrator who can bully opponents on both ends of the floor — despite not being a great perimeter shooter.