Mazz’s Tiers: Most overrated role players in recent Boston sports history
In this week’s Mazz’s Tiers, Mazz ranks the most overrated role players in recent Boston sports history. TIER 1 Marcus Smart – Boston Celtics Dave Roberts – Boston Red Sox…
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In this week's Mazz's Tiers, Mazz ranks the most overrated role players in recent Boston sports history.
TIER 1
Dec 16, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) reacts after a play against the Orlando Magic in the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
Marcus Smart - Boston Celtics
Dave Roberts - Boston Red Sox - 2004 World Series Champion
Johnny Gomes - Boston Red Sox - 2013 World Series Champion
Jackie Bradley Jr. - Boston Red Sox - 2018 World Series Champion
Kevin Millar - Boston Red Sox - 2004 World Series Champion
TIER 2
BOSTON, MA - JUNE 08: Chris Kelly #23 of the Boston Bruins skates with the puck against the Vancouver Canucks during Game Four of the 2011 NHL Stanley Cup Final at TD Garden on June 8, 2011 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
M. L. Carr - Boston Celtics - 1981 & 1984 NBA Champion
Tony Allen - Boston Celtics - 2008 NBA Champion
Leon Powe - Boston Celtics - 2008 NBA Champion
Brock Holt - Boston Red Sox - 2018 World Series Champion
Payton Pritchard - Boston Celtics - 2024 NBA Champion
Chris Kelly - Boston Bruins - 2011 Stanley Cup Champion
Rich Peverley - Boston Bruins - 2011 Stanley Cup Champion
Torey Krug - Boston Bruins
LeGarrette Blount - New England Patriots - Super Bowl XLIX & LI Champion
TIER 3
Michael Reaves/Getty ImagesSony Michel of the New England Patriots celebrates with teammate James Develin after scoring a one yard touchdown against the Miami Dolphins during the first quarter in the game at Hard Rock Stadium on September 15, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Donnie Sadler - Boston Red Sox
Eddie House - Boston Celtics - 2008 NBA Champion
Matt Grzelcyk - Boston Bruins
David Givens - New England Patriots - Super Bowl XXXVIII & XXXIX Champion
Walter McCarty - Boston Celtics
Mark Recchi - Boston Bruins - 2011 Stanley Cup Champion
Larry Izzo - New England Patriots - Super Bowl XXXVI, XXXVIII, & XXXIX Champion
James Develin - New England Patriots - Super Bowl XLIX, LI, & LIII Champion
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