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While Maravich enjoyed accolades and economic opportunities, he faced skepticism from certain critics, including notable figures like Pat Riley. A harsh critique of Maravich's abilities surfaced in 1978 when Riley labeled him "the most overrated superstar," accusing him of playing soft defense. Maravich's defense was often under scrutiny, but he counters this criticism with logic, illustrating that the statistics he faced during games showed he often held opponents to relatively low points, even as he was characterized unfairly.