5. Joakim Noah
Personally, I love Jo, but I’m also a realist and understand that he’s hated by MANY. The long hair, the overconfidence and overly emotional behavior are what don’t sit right with people – and rightfully so. I don’t know if there’s anything worse than seeing this awkward looking skinny dude with unpleasant teeth running down the court and beating his chest after a big play (hair flopping of course).
4. Rajon Rondo
Punk. That’s the first thing that comes to mind when I think of Rajon Rondo. Honestly, who does this guy think he is? There’s no doubting that Rondo can play, but I just can’t take his attitude. His cockiness, lack of respect for the game, and entire playoff series against the Bulls is what really got to me (going for Brad Miller’s face and tossing Kirk Hinrich). Then to not know your place in the league and go after Kobe in what, your second season? Give me a break. Rondo is quite possibly the most immature player in the NBA.
3. Kobe Bryant
Speaking of Kobe… He’s arguably the greatest in the game today, and because of that, he thinks he’s entitled to every call on the floor. Upwards of 75% of the shots he takes are followed by bickering to refs. We’ve all watched him hundreds of times, and it’s annoyingly noticeable every game. With how competitive he is, he often acts like a toddler when things aren’t going his way. It’s probably 50-50 as to how much time Kobe spends crying to refs and actually playing ball.
2. Manu Ginobili
If you could show me someone outside of San Antonio that loves Manu, I want you to buy my next lotto ticket. Every time he flops I want to buy a plane ticket to wherever he’s at and just slap the taste out of his mouth. What is it with foreigners bringing their soccer antics to the US? On a side note, I just want to let it be known that Ginobili’s bald spot is also getting to me for some reason – the same one he’s been sporting since he was 13.
1. Anderson Varejao
I can feel myself starting to get pissed off just thinking about Varejao. He’s one of those guys that people like to say, “you love him when he’s with you, and you hate him when he’s against you,” but I have to disagree. I think I would still hate him equally either way. He runs like a fairy up and down the court and his curly locks only add to his high estrogen behavior. He’s a flopper, a gnat, and a disgrace to true big men in the league. ” The NBA: Where Anderson Varejao signs deals that could be worth $50 million happens.”
Interesting.
I’d have to give this one some thought, Luc.
As you know I’m a Florida Gator, there’s no way I can go against my boy Jo but I see your point and it’s well argued.
But how about ‘Sheed? He’s gotta make this list, even tho I like him too. Or Artest. He’s gotta go as well.
I’ll come up with a few more.
It’s amazing though. It sure seems like the NFL has a lot more annoying players than the NBA, huh?
Don’t like guys with big hair, do you?
I was getting concerned that Varejao wasn’t going to be on this list. He’s number 1 by a long shot.
number 1 is on the money for sure
Number 1 is the worst of all time
that ray allen elbowing varejao in the nuts is clasic.
OK…I am a die hard Cleveland fan and I know Varejao would piss me off too. I think you forgot how he always seems to get into dust ups and then throw his hands in the air like he did noithing. Whenever there is a tech called against the other team he is always uncomfortably close to the guy who recieved the tech. Geez I feel myself getting pissed off.
lebron should be on this list too. he’s just as much of a baby as kobe is. maybe worse. :/
Mr. Browns,
You are VERY right. I could have went on and on about Anderson but didn’t want to write a novel!
I think Rondo should have been #1and I agree LeBron should have been on this list.
But how about half of the Denver Nuggets team? Ok may just JR Smith and the “Birdman”.
Come to think about, any another player with more than say 5 tattoos, is pretty annoying. I’m all for getting ink to express your individuality or just to look hard, but these guys over do it.
Varejao and Lebron are so annoying on the court. 10 year old boys playing sports are more poised after a game loss. Rajon Rondo is an underrated player who just has no personality on the court. NATE ROBINSON is the most obnoxious player who is constantly trying to get attention.
ANDRE IGUODOLA has become a ball hog always looking to be the 76ers “Star”, sad since he is a very good player.
how about vujacic (just reading the name makes you wanna punch him in the nose) & his shaking hands whenever someone from the fakers makes a shot as if they’ve won a championship…..looks like a retard with his long hair (ask the sportsguy of espn) and chickenlike movements.
also birdman (i think everybody loves a loser reincarnate).
and derek fisher….should have considered a career as a bouncer or a lackey for a WWF wrestler (like that of million $ man).
and no.1 – all the referees. REALLY, kids.
I originally had Vujacic on the list but took him out for Rondo. Easily one of the worst, though.
Hilarious. Obviously very little basketball knowledge by this “author”. I agree Varejao is annoying, he would piss me off if he played for another team (I am a Cavs fan)…but to say he’s a disgrace to true big men? He abuses “true” big men on a nightly basis. Are any of you half-wits aware that Varejao leads the NBA in plus-minus this season? Right ahead of LBJ and Kobe, the two best players in the NBA. But yeah, he does nothing but flop right? The bottom line is that guys like him and Ginobili (who I despise, not so coincidentally) do all of the things that help teams win. You can call them annoying, but questioning their creditability as legitimate players makes you seem bitter and misinformed.
I just love Varejao he never leaves the opponent alone,is always after the ball.He just pesters players to the point that they get mad and cause Technical fouls against him.He is just everywhere on the ball
I am a TRUE diehard Cleveland fan, and I hate to say it but…WE LOVE HIM!!! I truely understand why anyone else would hate the guy, but he does so much for the Cavs its impossible for me to hate him. Nobody in the league hustles as much as he does. He’s the only guy that consistently gets offensive rebounds…during free-throws! He is the definition of “irritation” for the other team (which is a good thing for us), and I don’t feel the least bit sorry for him getting hit in the nuts (he probably deserved it). However, he is one of the most missed guys on the Cavs when he is gone…just look at the wins vs. losses when he is out of the lineup. When he was in contract negotiations, there were many teams that wanted him, and were willing to pay. A guy like that (a-la Dennis Rodman, Bruce Bowen) will be useful in the league for a long time.
Matt Barnes and Lebron James need to be honorable mention
I agree with all your comments except for Rondo. I think he’s largely misunderstood, even in Boston. Sure he’s cocky, but aren’t all good players? In the old days, being dirty and physical was part of the game. We loved having villains to route against. Now we have the intentional foul. Boo!!! These guys are all soft nowadays. Basketball and baseball players are such pansies. They wouldn’t last a minute on the football field or hockey rink. I hate all the long hair and tatoos these guys have. I am all for personal freedoms and creative expression, but we have to watch these guys on TV for God’s sake. Please shave, style your hair, and get rid of the tats all over your body: they’re ugly! As for their behavior, it’s immature and disgusting. The NBA could stop all the complaining but they don’t. They are all a bunch of overpaid prima donna’s including the coaches. They are all laughing on the way to the bank. Getting paid that amount of money to be involved in a game is like stealing. Plus the game these days is awful. No knows how to pass anymore, it’s all one on one and three-point shooting. The court is also too small now for these increasingly big and athletic guys. The refs also are too loose with the calls, and even then they get flack. Can you imagine if they called ALL the violations that occur?
I have to say, Greg Oden, not only is he always injured, but the look on his face makes it annoying to look at him…lol..
Arenas, Rasheed Wallace, Chris “Birdman” Anderson are three that come to mind that are not included here. But I will second what some Cavs fans have already posted here about Varejao. Love him or hate him, he is definitely not a “disgrace to true big men” as the author says. His first couple of years in the league…ya, he was un-skilled and flopped alot on defense. This year, he still brings the hustle and has improved his outside shot and gets rebounds that he has absolutely no business getting. He’s the Cavs’ second best player in my opinion.
I think you should have broke down the one list into two lists. 5 most annoying players with no talent and the 5 most annoying players with talent. Just a thought. Also here’s a few you missed: Tracy McGrady, Rafer Alston, Chris Andersen, Dirk, Micheal Beasley, Vince Carter, and just about everyone on the Wizards.
Those 5 are good but you left out one of the most Annoying Lebron James the biggest baby and flop artist in the league
lebron should be number 1 or 2 ! and i think that derrick ross should be the least annoying player because hes very quite and hardley never argues a call !!
I disagree with you all on some of the players. Verejao is the best player ever.
What about KG, even when he’s not playin he the most annoying player on the court, yellin and sizzznit at the ppl on the floor….
Good list.
Rondo is hot garbage. I’ll never understand why people rave about him.
Varejao is a good number one. SO soft.