Overview
- Powell said on a Neon/N3on live stream that the Los Angeles Lakers are the most overrated team in the NBA.
- The comment generated heavy social-media backlash from Lakers supporters who criticized Powell's defense and clutch reputation.
- Powell enters the conversation as a recent All-Star and a 2019 NBA champion who signed a multi-year deal with the Chicago Bulls this offseason.
- Reporters and analysts pointed to the Lakers' offseason moves and roster question marks as the context that makes the 'overrated' label topical.
- Chicago's scheduled road game in Los Angeles this season creates a likely flashpoint for heckling and extra scrutiny of Powell's play.