NBA players choose five Celtics as "underrated" in recent poll

 The Athletic recently polled current NBA players on various topics, and in their "Most Underrated" category - five of the 26 choices came from the Boston Celtics. I personally feel that the poll results indicate just how well The Green play together - and how each player swallows his ego and simply plays to win games. The results are below:

Who is the league’s most underrated player?

136 votes cast

Percentage of votes received for who is the league's most underrated player via The Athletic's polling of players. A total of 90 responses tabulated.

Cade Cunningham

8.8%

Derrick White

7.4%

Norman Powell

4.4%

Austin Reaves

3.7%

Jrue Holiday

2.9%

Jaren Jackson Jr.

2.9%

Lu Dort

2.2%

Trey Murphy III

2.2%

Payton Pritchard

2.2%

Cason Wallace

2.2%

Aaron Wiggins

2.2%

Jalen Williams

2.2%

Jarrett Allen

1.5%

Deni Avdija

1.5%

Jaylen Brown

1.5%

Toumani Camara

1.5%

Dyson Daniels

1.5%

Jalen Green

1.5%

Tyler Herro

1.5%

Ty Jerome

1.5%

Naji Marshall

1.5%

Jaden McDaniels

1.5%

Naz Reid

1.5%

Jayson Tatum

1.5%

Amen Thompson

1.5%

Franz Wagner

1.5%

Source: Anonymous player survey conducted by The Athletic. Others receiving votes (0.7% apiece): Santi Aldama, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Paolo Banchero, Desmond Bane, Harrison Barnes, Scottie Barnes, Bol Bol, Devin Booker, Christian Braun, Mikal Bridges, Jalen Brunson, Wendell Carter Jr., Jaylen Clark, Mike Conley, Bilal Coulibaly, Stephen Curry, Josh Giddey, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Draymond Green, Tobias Harris, Isaiah Hartenstein, Chet Holmgren, DeAndre Hunter, Isaiah Joe, Cam Johnson, Nikola Jokić, Nikola Jović, Tyus Jones, Zach LaVine, Tyrese Maxey, CJ McCollum, T.J. McConnell, Jordan Miller, Davion Mitchell, Donovan Mitchell, Jamal Murray, Jakob Poeltl, Kristaps Porziņģis, Taurean Prince, Domantas Sabonis, Anfernee Simons, Thompson Twins, Trendon Watford, Russell Westbrook, Coby White, Brandon Williams, Zion Williamson, Trae Young, Ivica Zubac.

Derrick White coming in at #2 is no shocker. He fits this team like a glove and shines at both ends of the court. 

White backcourt comrade, Jrue Holiday sits at #5 despite having a somewhat-off regular season. I expect him to be a major factor in the post-season.

Payton Pritchard at #9 is no surprise. He remains underrated with many fans and players retaining a mindset that a short, not-extremely-athletic white guy can't be that good.

I was surprised to see Jaylen Brown on the list. Despite a somewhat-off season, you don't win the Finals MVP Award (from last season) without getting a lot of attention from opposing players.

And finally, Jayson Tatum made the list. No shocker. This young man is a transcendent player who does not get the recognition he deserves. He is that good.