I'd say you are. What bottom line impact does Crowder's intangibles have on a team FILLED with intangible guys? Grit and heart we have in abundance. We lack in many other areas...
My point: the constant hanging of hat on Crowder's make up is a key way he's overrated on this board.
The rest of my post revolved entirely around all of the ways that are measurable by stats that Crowder has value. His production, his efficiency, his bargain contract.
I didn't mention:
- How hard it is to find a two way player at Jae's position
- How consistent he is on both ends
- How he produces without needing to handle the ball very often
- How durable he is -- somebody else pointed this out already
- How he seems to add something to his game each off-season
And I still haven't gotten to the point where I'm talking about his defensive intensity and how well he fits into the team's "Nobody Thought We'd Be Any Good, Check Us Out Now" mentality.
Look, Crowder isn't a star. He's no Bron, Durant, Kawhi, George, etc. But he's right there with any of the non-star wings in this league.