You can hate him now… (photo. Mannion)While everyone in the Dime office has their favorite ballplayers, we also have those we’re not so fond of. At least once a day you’ll hear somebody let out a frustrated “I hate [Player X]!” especially if said player is doing damage to their favorite team, internally hurting their favorite team, or killing their fantasy season. Or sometimes it’s simply a case of, as one unnamed Dime crew member is known to say, “I just don’t like his face.”
Manu Ginobili, Yao Ming, Tim Duncan, Antawn Jamison, Tony Parker (noticing a lot of Spurs?), Shaq, Vince Carter, Derek Fisher, J.J. Redick, even LeBron … I’ve heard them all put on somebody’s s*** list at one time or another.
It’s not just players, either. Personally, I know I’ve grown tired of Mike D’Antoni and have rooted against the Suns over the last couple years just because of that. I can’t stand how he whines and complains about EVERYTHING. To me D’Antoni is the biggest whiner in the League, and that’s coming from someone who enjoys watching the Spurs.
Who do you hate? Or if that’s too strong a word for you, who is your least favorite player? Tell us who it is and why…
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May 16th, 2008 at 12:47 pm
rangerjohn says:
chris “cheap shot” paul
and any suns player period
May 16th, 2008 at 12:51 pm
Bobby stew says:
My least favorite player is Carmello Anthony. Even though he makes them he still shoots horrible shots. His go to move is a jab step jumper! Now that’s lazy. He does way too much complaining for someone who only plays at 60% of his potential. Just think of how good he would be at only 85%!. When I played against him in college (actually I sat the bench) I noticed he was laughing and playing around as if he were disinterested in the game. I think he is so talented that he figures it’s O.K. to give a 1/2 effort. Melo, you are better than that!
May 16th, 2008 at 12:51 pm
Brown says:
For me, it’s Mark Cuban and TJ Ford.
Cuban because he’s quite possibly the most annoying owner ever. He needs to get his ass out of the huddle, stop sitting behind the players bench and get his ass up in the box where owners are supposed to sit. He meddles too much with that team and interferes with people doing their jobs (i.e. the coach). When people think of the Mavs, they think of the owner, and the spotlight should always be on the players, always. That’s the only way a team shines. If they ever win a chip, you know Cuban will take all the credit.
Ford because he seemingly doesn’t understand his own strengths and weakness and thinks he’s superman. Terrible distributor, horrible shot selection, combine that with a bad attitude/ego and he’s just useless. Plus he can’t guard opposing PGs. There’s no way a team can win with a PG like him. I wish he’d wipe that stupid smirk off his face every time he either a) scores or b) misses a shot or turns the ball over. Dude’s got issues and I can’t wait for Colangelo to ship his ass out of town. This has been my feeling about Ford for about a year and a half now: “I’m done with TJ Ford!”
May 16th, 2008 at 12:55 pm
srb says:
van gundy.
listening to him talk about nothing is even less fun that listening to tony kornheiser talk about nothing on monday night football.
least favorite player is brian scalabrine. the lead blower. the turnover machine. allergic to the paint. bricks open shots. fouls a team’s best shooter.
scalabrine is so horrible to watch and I just can’t understand why everyone in the arena loves him so much when he steps on the floor. every time i see him in a suit on the bench i just let out a big “thank you God” and every time i see him check into the game I just put a mark in the “L” column.
May 16th, 2008 at 12:55 pm
dukesman2000 says:
I hate the NY Knicks organization..haha
On a serious note, I think I hate Tim Duncan the most. The guy has no personality. Whether he score or misses a shot, he has the same stupid look on his face. And Kevin Garnet is running a close second. He needs to stop all that posturing, popping jersey and head buttin the padded post under the basket.
May 16th, 2008 at 12:58 pm
Gareth says:
Mark Cuban and Bruce Bowen, obnoxious idiots
May 16th, 2008 at 1:01 pm
MoxWestCoastRep says:
Its so easy to hate the spurs, and I do.
All the fundamentals,all the defense, all the championships- its so boring!
From there ugly coach to the flopping, I hate everything about the spurs!!
May 16th, 2008 at 1:02 pm
iain. says:
This is probably not even worth noting as the guy is such a non-factor in every way, but one guy who really bugs me is Primoz Brezec.
I know most everyone takes this chump as a joke but I don’t see how his stupid macho european act is humorous. Before every Bobcats game he’d go up to the Ref before tip and demand the ball to test the weight and start limbering up with it as if he was going to have any tiny impact on the outcome of the game anyway. And that whole “Gangsta” thing at the Pistons didn’t sit well with me all all. lol. Just Youtube his name and check how many posters he’s on.
KNOW YOUR ROLE YOU SLOVENIAN WASTEMAN.
oh and p.s. Damon Jones for just being Damon Jones, and the Collins brothers cz i don’t like their face(s). And they are complete shit.
May 16th, 2008 at 1:03 pm
Big V says:
Ginobili
Horry
Parker
Bowen
K-Mart
Carter
RJ
Shaq
Walker
Popovich
Riley
May 16th, 2008 at 1:04 pm
GEE...Word to mama, I tongue kiss a pirahana... says:
Shaq.
Never liked him since rapping (his rappin sucks) about how he was the number one draft pick over A Duke player I won’t name and Zo.
Never liked him calling “The Dream” out to challenge him one on one in a ppv to prove who was better after his squad got done up by Dream and crew.
Didnt like him in L.A. with the whole Kobe deal.
Didn’t like him in Miami and now he is ish’in on them.
Don’t like him in Phoenix, talkin about how great he is going to make Stat.
He ain’t funny. He is don’t even have a lot of skill to me (not that he needs it) he is just big as all get out.
He can’t hit free throws. His D ain’t even impressive.
His movies and commercials suck.
I do not like Shaq.
May 16th, 2008 at 1:05 pm
Big V says:
Yeah you gotta add Damon Jones to that mix…..
May 16th, 2008 at 1:05 pm
Big V says:
‘Zo.
May 16th, 2008 at 1:06 pm
Prof. TX says:
For the opposing team: Manu Ginobili
If it wasn’t for a lack of blood, I’d swear there must be a sniper up in the rafters based on how this guy looks like he just took a .50 cal hit when nobody has even touched him.
For my team: Yao Ming
Maybe it’s because I’m still waiting for the second coming of Olajuwon, but I’m sick of watching him being the last guy to drag his slow ass across mid-court on every play. His game looks heartless at times and his only real energy seems to come when playing under a red portrait of chairman Mao. He needs to cut the summer stuff and work on a dominant NBA game. He must have the weakest looking 20-10 game in the league.
For Fantasy: Gilbert Arenas
10 points one night, 40 the next. I used my second round pick on you (Dwight being the first), make up your damn mind!
Among the fans: Kobe’s cult
I don’t mind Kobe Byrant, seems to be a great player. I’m just sick of his fanatical followers. Not the “Kobe probably deserves the MVP” guys, but the “OMG, Kobe is the best player ever!! I wish I was female so I could have his babies!! He’s 100x better than Jordan!!” fans that can’t be in any discussion without using the word ‘hater’ for everyone who doesn’t kneel and pray towards Los Angeles every morning.
May 16th, 2008 at 1:06 pm
GEE...Word to mama, I tongue kiss a pirahana... says:
Wow that vent was a good release. Thanks DIME.
Shaq sucks.
May 16th, 2008 at 1:07 pm
girlybballluver says:
I agree with AB 100% on the Mike D’Antoni tip. It’s a good thing I’m not a knick fan, or I’d be crushed.
I HATE Lebron…the more the media tries to shove him down my throat the more I hate ‘em. Why is he always yelling at someone? Jerk!!
Put Antoine Walker on that list too…so glad that ape is outta Miami. No defense playing, too many bad shots taking, layup missing jerk!!
There are a few other players I don’t really care for, but those two I definitely hate.
May 16th, 2008 at 1:07 pm
Celts Fan says:
You already know the answer. His picture is on the post for a reason. If he played as hard for his entire career as he played against poor Frederick Weiss, he’d be just as popular as he was back in ‘99. Instead, he chose to mail it in, settle for jumpers, admittedly tank games to get traded (which officially made him the least likeable person in the league to me,) play no defense, and has never won anything.
JKidd - respect the hell out of the man’s game, but he beat his wife then got upset at us for chanting “Wifebeater” at him during the Playoffs that year. Sure, that’s not very classy, but you know what’s even less classy? BEATING YOUR WIFE.
Marbury - needs no explanation
Darius Miles - How this guy kept getting $$$ and chances is beyond me. Has anyone ever done less with more without having drugs to blame?
Stromile Swift - One potential answer to the Darius Miles question.
Chris Wilcox - so inconsistent it’s ridiculous. Seems like he’s literally sleepwalking through some games.
Mark Blount - see Chris Wilcox, only less talented naturally, but every bit as talented at not giving a shit.
Mike Bibby - for being honest about 75% of Boston fans being bandwagon jumpers. Sure it’s true, but come on Mike. At least he’s got those sweet tats, oh wait…
Tony Allen - learn to dribble man
Scal - this guy would be the worst guy on the floor at an Over-40 men’s rec league.
Sebastian Telfair - Should’ve been Rudy Gay, Randy Foye, or Brandon Roy. oops…
Eddy Curry - tried to write an explanation, but he ate it.
May 16th, 2008 at 1:13 pm
girlybballluver says:
Def not liking Shaq for the way he screwed my team over…but I don’t hate dude. He’s kind of funny in a lame, dry sort of way. How do you not laugh your butt off @ Kazaam?? LoL.
May 16th, 2008 at 1:14 pm
fallinup says:
I hate Andre Kirilenko…because he has a hot Russian wife that lets him sleep around. DAMN YOUR LUCKY ASS, DAMN IT ALL TO HELL!!!!!
May 16th, 2008 at 1:15 pm
iain. says:
At least he’s got those sweet tats, oh wait…
LOLOLOL.
May 16th, 2008 at 1:17 pm
Celts Fan says:
and of course, dirty Bruce Bowen (forgot him in the first post…)
May 16th, 2008 at 1:17 pm
Brado says:
Kyle Korver…..my wife has sex dreams about him!
May 16th, 2008 at 1:19 pm
fallinup says:
I gotta put Pat Riley up there. He’s just slimy.
And Stephen A. Smith…just shut the hell up, man!
May 16th, 2008 at 1:21 pm
YOUNGFED says:
DAVID STERN!!!!!
May 16th, 2008 at 1:21 pm
Brado says:
Oh….I also can’t stand Phil Jackson. I’ll admit the man is a good coach, but he’s not as great as he thinks. You could find plenty of coaches, even those who have been fired after one year, who could have won a ring….or several if they were able to inherit the teams Jackson coached. Good…..not great.
May 16th, 2008 at 1:21 pm
GEE...Word to mama, I tongue kiss a pirahana... says:
lol @ fallin yea I was peeping some pics of her yesterday.
girly everyone should be giving some type of reparation for having to see any Shaq movie..specially Kazaam lol.
I’ll take 1 acre and Ferret
May 16th, 2008 at 1:22 pm
the_don_mega says:
i agree with GEE on this one…
i gotta go with shaq…
but if u include retired players…
damn…
there’s no other name i can think of but the mailman…
karl malone is so easy to hate…
May 16th, 2008 at 1:22 pm
Brado says:
YOUNGFED….I couldn’t agree more. Is there anyone more willing to sacrifice the integrity of the game for the bottom line?
May 16th, 2008 at 1:23 pm
GEE...Word to mama, I tongue kiss a pirahana... says:
Bill Walton.
Should have his tongue cut out like they did monks back in the day.
May 16th, 2008 at 1:24 pm
dh says:
basically anyone who doesn’t “work” up to their potential… i know that not everyone has the drive that kobe has but when your 6-11 and average less then 5 rebounds per game (curry) or your 6-6, can jump over the moon, and always settle for jump shots (vince), i can’t respect that.
also, players that take it easy on defense and coaches that teach that philosophy are annoying too.
May 16th, 2008 at 1:25 pm
GEE...Word to mama, I tongue kiss a pirahana... says:
the_don I got to say retired
David “I am such a hypocrite and Dream constantly worked my ***” Robinson.
I don’t like Shaq and I think Shaq didn’t even like David Robinson. Wasn’t there a story of David not giving him an autograph when he was a kid or ignoring him or something.
David is wack!
May 16th, 2008 at 1:27 pm
MoxWestCoastRep says:
For Fantasy- Tmac.
We already went through earlier this week why I hate him, but I had him on my team last year and I have never been so frustrated by a fantasy athlete.
May 16th, 2008 at 1:28 pm
girlybballluver says:
Gee, I have a question completely off the topic. There’s something I’m not understanding.
Lately I’ve been hearing a lot of people say “Pick and Pop” I have no idea what that means. I can’t remember ever hearing the term until just recently.
May 16th, 2008 at 1:31 pm
C-Rob says:
David West- i know, i know, but this guy just comes across as a “FAKE” tough guy. Its easy to get in peoples faces in the playoffs knowing they wont do anything back to you (don’t wanna a suspension). Hopefully he plays monday and we can see if he has something for Horry or any of the other Spurs.
May 16th, 2008 at 1:31 pm
What. says:
Glen Davis.
May 16th, 2008 at 1:34 pm
JA says:
I hate Baron Davis.
I generally hate any Guard that can’t shoot over 43% and any Big who can’t shoot over 48%. (note: for SFs my cutoff is 45%)
Sad.
And I hate guards who aren’t even close to 80% from the line. Or bigs who can’t break 50% from the stripe.
Where’s the effort?
I hate floppers.
You’re an embarassment.
I hate guys who don’t even attempt to play with the smallest injury.
Where’s your passion for the game?
May 16th, 2008 at 1:36 pm
djKianoosh says:
Mark Jackson and all his stupid sayings and emphasis points.. “you’re better than that” aaaaaaaaaaaahhhhh STOP IT!
on my team. friggin sam dalembert. too much potential, but bumbles and stumbles around waaaay too much. look at tyson chandler. that’s how you catch a lob pass and dunk it, fool!!
May 16th, 2008 at 1:40 pm
Dennis Castro says:
Violet Palmer. Is there a worse referee in any sport?
She should try her hand at being a traffic cop, she might be better suited.
May 16th, 2008 at 1:42 pm
GEE...Word to mama, I tongue kiss a pirahana... says:
girly not officially sure but I would say instead of the pick and roll if you will pick and pop is just coming off a pick and hitting “poppin” a jumper.
I could be wrong.
Oh can I please also add to my dislike list.
Houston’s GM and training and conditioning staff. Also whoever came up with the idea of giving up Rudy Gay for Shane.
Also the guys who keep running the be history or make history commercials along with all tbs shows.
This is one of the greatest venting sessions ever!
Oh and add Cheryl Miller to that list too! Her manly ***!
May 16th, 2008 at 1:42 pm
Desrat says:
Starberry and Thomas. Dude got talent and he thinks that he is better than the hard working folks that pay to see him play. I am not even a knicks fan, but those two have destroyed the house that Patrick built.
Thomas is the worst. The players are mostly kids with money and fame, a dangerous combination at best, but Thomas should know better. He is a rotton coach, and his own ego gets in the way.
May 16th, 2008 at 1:43 pm
SWAT says:
I have to say that i loathe everything about the entire spurs organization…they should all get Gonorrhea and rot in hell…laces out!! ok ok before spurs fans have a fit i was jk…it’s from ace ventura people!
But seriously i hate them…also I hate Patrick Ewing-dude was never that nice on or off the court. And I second the Pat Riley comment-robbed Van gundy out of a ring.
May 16th, 2008 at 1:44 pm
Ross says:
Carmelo Anthony
Derek Fisher
Shaq
Kobe
Josh Howard
Raja Bell
May 16th, 2008 at 1:46 pm
Jim says:
Gee-Shaq wrote in his book that happened when he was a sophomore in HS…when David was in the Navy. So apparently he had to use Shazaam power to make this story happen.
More reason to hate Shaq.
May 16th, 2008 at 1:46 pm
JA says:
I also hate alot of the ’special guest commentators’ they bring in. I stopped wanting to see Chris Webber play years ago - wtf would I want to hear him talk at halftime for?
I also hate players who use their leverage to sink a team by handcuffing them into signing a big long fat contract at the ass end of their career.
May 16th, 2008 at 1:46 pm
The Jed says:
Manu. I just can’t handle the bald spot.
May 16th, 2008 at 1:49 pm
shake&bake says:
Manu- If he didn’t flop and cry I don’t know what he would do with himself
Bowen- dirty dirty dirty
Posey- see above
Paul Pierce- he was a ballhog on the USA team and I like to blame him for their 49th place finish, plus he only half jumps on his jumper, sorry but that bothers me
May 16th, 2008 at 1:49 pm
Jim says:
And Girly-Pick and pop is when the guy setting the pick steps back instead of rolling to the basket and then takes a jumper, like Gee said.
May 16th, 2008 at 1:52 pm
BxBaller says:
Lebron James - the constant media slurpage is sickening.
Reggie Miller - I’m still mad that he pushed Greg Anthony and got away with it.
Rajon Rondo - he looks like Eddy Curry 200lbs lighter.
Richard Jefferson- he’s a straight pu##y.
Tony Parker - I just hate the fact that everytime dude’s on tv, they gotta show a shot of Eva.
Big Dudes who flop - if you’re 6′10 245lb (Oberto) their is no reason you should be jumping on the floor, how about they use their size to intimidate.
Jason Collins - really is their any use for him? waste of size.
Devin Harris - I just can’t stand him, if I ever see him in the street, I’m knocking his ass out.
Brian Scalabrine - seriously who in the hell has a nickname that is veil?
May 16th, 2008 at 1:53 pm
cbizzle says:
Shaq, mainly because he’s just plain stupid at times, and I hate stupid people. Lebron, not only because I’m a Pistons fan, but because all of the unabashed man love he gets on TNT and ESPN. For once, I’d like to watch a game where the announcers aren’t making love to Lebron or saying “Lebron might just be god” Or saying, “I don’t think anybody else can do that” on a basic play anybody could’ve done. But the guy I absolutely hate the most all time is Karl Malone hands down. Not even close
May 16th, 2008 at 1:54 pm
GEE...Word to mama, I tongue kiss a pirahana... says:
Thanks Jim
I dislike em both!
Oh and yea I most def. dislike Star I mean Crunchbury! He just need an *** whippin on gp.
I dislike the off-season. Keep that ish year round lol. They paid enough. Have lil 2 week spurts of off time through the season. Basketball all year!
Keep them cats busy so they stay out of trouble. Speaking of trouble. I can’t stand Carmelo and S. Jack. either.
Can someone please inform them they make a nice amount of money now, and no longer have to thug it every now and then.
Duke and anything associated with Duke outside of Coach K. cause he is the truth, just wish he coached for someone else.
I hate NBA prices to get good seats. Shiiii I wanna sit where Jack and Jay Z sit without spending a life savings, and I don’t want to have to go see a scrub team to do it.
Joey Crawford cause he always looks grumpy and up to something. Can we get an investigation on his *** please!
May 16th, 2008 at 1:56 pm
Oscarisalakerfan says:
shaq for the kobe fiasco
the floppers of the nba
bowen good defender but dirty
oberto for flopping
chris paul the new golden child of the nba now that wade is out
j kidd the coach killer
May 16th, 2008 at 1:56 pm
The Jed says:
Raise your hand if you want BXBaller and Devin Harris to meet up on the street to see if he really would knock him out.
I vote he goes for the autograph.
May 16th, 2008 at 1:58 pm
Oscarisalakerfan says:
two hands raised
May 16th, 2008 at 2:00 pm
BxBaller says:
Nah The Jed, I REALLY don’t like him, he looks like this cat I don’t like.
May 16th, 2008 at 2:00 pm
Diego says:
Not in order:
Bill Walton–I agree with Gee–and he didn’t do squat in the NBA, except 1 strong year with Portland.
Magic–when he is in the 4th chair with Kenny, Charles and Ernie, ruining the chemistry.
Rick Mahorn–I think he shot me a bird once.
Zo, Vince and any of the other sandbagging chumps who bail on one team (N.J. and Toronto, respectively) only to magically rediscover their game and become healthy for another (Miami and N.J., respectively).
Zo, again for being a towel-waving bench prick when he was with the Heat.
May 16th, 2008 at 2:03 pm
rangerjohn says:
you know thinking about it the guy i hate the most is the guy who came up with “every body clap your hands, clap clap clap clap clap”
i freaking HATE THAT GUY! or to quote happy gilmore, “i hate that clown” (your gonna die clown!!!!!!!!!)
May 16th, 2008 at 2:04 pm
ldawg23 says:
Employee Number 8( fat Walker) How does a guy shimmy after going 2-20 the whole game??? He’s like the sorry player at the rec who finally scores and wants EVERYONE on the court to know about…Ya real impressive going 1-10, “Will you run with my squad next?” 6-9 is there even video of him DUNKING a basketball, not a food related item??? MY GAWD
Manu, lets talk about this guy…Im really tired of everyone saying how he could be the MAN on another team…NO…First off the first moment he got breathed on, he would fall down like he was shot. That would kill the moral of his team. MEMO to the league, THE GUY IS LEFT HANDED FORCE HIM RIGHT…Manu stop whining and looking for calls to bail you out…JUST PLAY BALL SON
Eddy Curry…Look your big, the ball ALONE should be sucked to you by gravitational pull alone which should allow you to get at least 2 more boards per game.
ALL PLAYERS WHO THINK THEY ARE FRANCHISE PLAYERS – your not, if you were your team would be better..BUT IT AINT
ALL VETERAN PLAYERS WHO THINKS THEY SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO PLAY FOR A RING, AFTER SUCKING MONEY FROM A FRANCHISE FOR YEARS CLAIMING TO BE A FRANCHISE PLAYER — You have ZERO rights to go to some stacked team with other guys who couldn’t carry teams alone… You took the money, which meant your OLD TEAM couldn’t get you help…Now you wanna cry and say THEY WASTED YOUR PRIME…Be a team player, do you really need to make 100 million, or would 80 million get you by JUST as well???
May 16th, 2008 at 2:06 pm
GEE...Word to mama, I tongue kiss a pirahana... says:
LMAO with the Rick Mahorn deal. For no reason Diego?
Got my hand raised for the BX and Devin beef. BX what’s your fight stats, height and weight lol.
Oh wow how could I forget George Karl.
Wish I was a radio DJ in Denver. I would pull a “We gone pay someone with footage of them or someone else just randomly walking up to George Karl and slappin the pure sh** out his ***!” lol
Rick Fox! He wasn’t a Dukie but he might as well had been. His movies suck and never did like him as a Laker. I always wanted someone to knock him out!
May 16th, 2008 at 2:08 pm
yallallreadyknow says:
There is reason to hate/dislike many players….
but i do have a beef with any/all of you who have Alonzo Mourning on your list.
After all he has been thru with his kidney ailment, how could you? the passion and intensity that he’s ALWAYS played with…how could you hate?
after all the steroid/hgh use in other sports, he never used and still kept that incredible body shape.—how could you hate?
after Zo’s summer groove? how could you hate? after learning about bobby phils car accident death, Zo traded away all his coupe’s and speed cars. how could you hate on him?
yall should be ashamed of yourselves!
May 16th, 2008 at 2:09 pm
ldawg23 says:
Last i hate ZO…cant believe i forgot him…You blocked a shot, you grabbed a rebound…Your damn near 7 ft, and you wanna FLEX…Get outta here with that crap. You helped sink a team with your guaranteed contract and sat out the year. When they traded ya, you whined and said how unfair it was they traded you to the Raptors…YEs unfair you got millions to sit on the bench. I used to like the guy, but flexing FOR DOING YOUR JOB IS STUPID. You grabbed a board, THEY’RE paying you to do that.
May 16th, 2008 at 2:12 pm
MoxWestCoastRep says:
I also hate big John Thompson. Had a run in with him in high schpop at a tournament in Vegas. Dude is a complete dick! Big ogre ass
May 16th, 2008 at 2:13 pm
GEE...Word to mama, I tongue kiss a pirahana... says:
LOL at the thought of Manu growing up floppin as a baby, child and teenager and all.
LOL I can picture dude in school and some takes his seat before he gets to it, and dude flops and cries to the teacher. Of course……he gets his seat back. LOL.
You know it would be something if a player flopped and fell to the ground on his stomach so his face couldn’t be seen. Then once the ref makes the call he gets up smiling. I wonder what the ref. would do then?
Ben Wallace. To me he will always be the ultimate cause of that whole thing with fans and Ron. I just think it’s funny now his career is boo boo. Go play overseas pimpin.
May 16th, 2008 at 2:20 pm
ldawg23 says:
Melp…Yes you..I hate you..WHY??? You think your on par with James, Wade and Bosh…They play DEFENSE….You play ONE HALF of the court. You and Nash are worthless..Now Nash doesn’t walk around saying WHY ARENT I GETTING THE RESPECT I DESERVE…He knows better…He laughs him self to sleep at night about the fact he has NOT one but TWO MVP trophies… Melo play D..My gawd
Karl Malone / John Stockon…I hate guys how do the stuff they complain about.. They were the dirtiest due in the league, but in the 90’s would complain about Rodmans flopping. Watch Stockon set a back pick DIRTY…Hate those guys.
May 16th, 2008 at 2:21 pm
yallallreadyknow says:
no one hates deshawn stevenson?
May 16th, 2008 at 2:24 pm
ldawg23 says:
WOW…this is great…i feel SO MUCH BETTER…This was great, anyone got a smoke…lol
May 16th, 2008 at 2:25 pm
GEE...Word to mama, I tongue kiss a pirahana... says:
This ain’t got nothing to do with NBA.
I just really dislike..very close to hate when dudes be burpin and fartin in the middle of games.
WHO wants to guard your nasty *** after you have just farted???
Also I can’t stand walkin into a burp, that is just disgusting too. Control yo body functions pimpin!
Now I also can’t stand raja bell. I wanted Kobe to F*ck him up! He is a cry baby. He ain’t no Bruce Bowen or Shane.
May 16th, 2008 at 2:25 pm
BxBaller says:
I didn’t like Stevenson before, but I’m cool with him for the moment cause he had the balls to stand up to the BronBot.
May 16th, 2008 at 2:25 pm
MoxWestCoastRep says:
Bx VS Devin!
Its gonna be a showdown!
Somebody call up Don King, lol.
May 16th, 2008 at 2:29 pm
yallallreadyknow says:
bxballer
u is a puss! how you gonna call out the skinniest mofo in the league and talk about you gonna slap his face on the street? u punk ass. stop ur bitchassness can call out a 6′8 player or something.
hate when nuggas be typin tough. i guess you had ur thug cookies today huh?
May 16th, 2008 at 2:30 pm
girlybballluver says:
Thanks Gee and Jim…that explains alot.
Diego: I so agree with your comments on Magic. I can’t stand the way he talks.
The Jed: My hands are raised.
I’m adding Kenyon Dooling to the list. I hated that kid when he was in Miami. Someone needs to inform him that he is NOT…and I repeat NOT D WADE!!!!
May 16th, 2008 at 2:30 pm
hahns says:
reggie miller, mark jackson, greg anthony.
WORST COMENTATORS EVERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
reggie miller says the STUPIDest things…mark jackson takes a full minute to make 1 comment, and greg anthony has the dumbest opinions ive ever heard. and yeah yeah, i know they’re “opinions” but holy cow, he is dumb.
i HATE lebron. hate him the most out of everyone. the guy is so freakin hyped and he knows it and acts like hes the savior and keeps refering to himself in the third person…who the hell gets away with that? the guy is a joke. i just wish he wasnt so freaking dominant…
shaq is a total bum. his passing skills are SOOOO overrated. i never thought his passing out of the post was ever THAT good. he sold out to go to LA, couldnt face the music that kobe was the future, so bolted to miami, was too embaressed by a losing team in miami so mailed it in, then came to the suns and acted like he was the savior, and acted like amare would never reach the next level without him. shaq was dominant once…but hes got an attitude problem too…he gets a better rep than mamba bc hes more media friendly.
chris webber. the guy is such a bum now. hes been so washed up and kept acting like once he hit the free agency, every team would be falling over themselves to sign him. hes got nothing to offer. furthermore, where does he and other players get off asking only to be signed/traded to contenders?? the purpose of going to a team is to contribute something and get them to that level, not just hop on to a bandwagon. act like a professional
May 16th, 2008 at 2:31 pm
Diego says:
@Gee: Regarding Mahorn, when he was an assistant with the Hawks, I confess I may have been a bit annoying/tipsy at a ticketholder function.
Good point re. Zo, he deserves a bit of slack (but he did burn N.J. and Toronto). That’s why I think Turiaf should be give lots of slack for his theatrics on the L.A. bench–he had open heart surgery–just pretty happy to be alive!
Forgot Chris Mullin–Where my ticket is, sometimes opposing team VIPs will sit very nearby. Mullin sat cattycorner to me one time at a thinly attended Golden State game, before he became GM. I basically left him alone, but in my very limited interaction, he was biggest jerk I’ve ever met in the NBA. (And I was a good boy that time.) And he made all those dumbass signings early on and comes out smelling like a rose!
Got to agree with Gee again, re. Ben Wallace ruining the Pacers.
May 16th, 2008 at 2:32 pm
johnsacrimoni says:
David Stern
Chris Paul
Pat Riley
David Stern
Suns ownership
Darius Miles
Mo Williams
David Stern
TJ Ford
Melo
Shaq
Vujacic
David Stern
Stephen A
Vince
David Stern
May 16th, 2008 at 2:33 pm
BxBaller says:
I don’t give a damn how skinny he is, dude is still taller than me by like 10 inches, plus he should have a longer reach. Plus bitchassness is not a word, just some sh&t Diddy came up with to put on shirts and make a quick buck.
May 16th, 2008 at 2:34 pm
Xavier says:
MATT HARPRING
I’ve never wanted to punch somebody based on looks before, BUT JUST LOOK AT HIM!
He looks like an asshole
May 16th, 2008 at 2:35 pm
yallallreadyknow says:
“sh&t” is not a word.
since u wanna get technical toughguy
May 16th, 2008 at 2:35 pm
Brado says:
I love Deshawn…I met him once and he is a way cool and down to earth dude. He’s a little messed up in the head….but he is who he is and you have to respect that and the fact that he didn’t back down to the “king” and all the other haters. A true competitor shouldn’t ever back down to competition.
I don’t hate, but dislike the ego-complex Lebron has contracted the last year thanks to the commish and meadia…..hate them too.
May 16th, 2008 at 2:36 pm
yallallreadyknow says:
anyway..
whomever said Stephen A Smith…
I down with you on that one. what a loud mouth prick. i would surely kimbp slice his ass if i saw him in the streets.
HATE STEPHEN A SMITH….
May 16th, 2008 at 2:37 pm
Anjaword says:
Steve Nash and KG 2 of the most overatted stars of all time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! still cant see how Nash won 2 MVPs.
people want KG to win so bad PLEASE gimme a break..
May 16th, 2008 at 2:37 pm
Kudabeen says:
Shaq
As dominant as he claims to be and is said to have been, he really didn’t ‘win’ games for his squads. Shaq didn’t start winning until he got a closer/igniter on his squad.
I respect his size and agility. He was a monster in the paint, but as we see now. If he can’t dunk, then he is very limited.
Just never liked him since reading how he ostracized guys on his teams if they didn’t laugh at his nut-ass (naked wrestling in the shower…Really?!?)
Just never bought into him being better than Wilt, Hakeem, Kareem, or Russell.
Any guy who has the attitude that I don’t need to come in camp in shape, then gets injuried because he isn’t in shape, then sits out weeks at a time trying to get in shape, leaving his team in worst shape to carry the load, only to come back after his team secured position and grandstand like he made it all happen…shouldn’t be considered The greatest. Shaq was like Tyson for years he had other bigs shook. Then as teams started to understand (Thanks Vladi Divac) that he is just going to elbow and knock you around, so suck it up and Flop to get him in foul trouble or upset to the point where he doesn’t kick out to the open shooter…
Whatever…Just don’t respect him as a leader. He was more of a Mascot. Some people needed him to boost their confidence others played their game no matter what (Kobe Fisher, Horry, Horace, Mitch, Shaw,)
I’m a hater…I know…
May 16th, 2008 at 2:38 pm
JoeGym says:
haha Gee - yeah David Robinson, hated that guy when he whined after getting torched by Dream yet again. Thats what you get for stealing his MVP. Finals MVP> reg season MVP
lol @ fallinup: yeah Kirilinko’s wife is pretty hot, a Russian pop star or something. I was hoping to see her when they played in Houston in Rd1
May 16th, 2008 at 2:41 pm
dh says:
only person hates kobe?
seems like every article a bunch of people post how ‘they can’t stand him.’
i guess its just easier to dislike lack-luster (so called) “stars” then guys like him right?
May 16th, 2008 at 2:42 pm
JDizzle says:
Duncan
Oberto
Parker
Ginobili
Bowen
Fisher
Rick Fox (retired)
Robert Horry
Pau Gasol
May 16th, 2008 at 2:42 pm
Myrie says:
All,
I know my selection is a little off since it is not a player, but am I alone in hating Jime Rome?
I cannot stand that douche and I don’t know for the life of me why he keeps getting his own shows. Hate the bastard; and I do mean hate.
But this link is comical in making fun of him. Check it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3s8BZjcP3qU
May 16th, 2008 at 2:42 pm
Kudabeen says:
Deshawn just became relevant in the league. He had to do all the extra to even be noticed. I thought he was going to be a much better player coming out of HS, but he didn’t have the discipline to play in a system. His J has gotten better and he has become one of ‘those guys’ you can look to guard the other teams best 2/3 (As long as that guy isn’t LeBron)…
May 16th, 2008 at 2:43 pm
Daily boy says:
1.Bruce Bowen is #1 on my list, he’s just a dirty player(he proves that year after year.)
Not really good on either end of the court(his defence is sub-par and he’s only a spot up shooter on Offence when he’s hot)
2.Rajon Rondo- This lil dude just looks lost on the court like he dosen’t belong, should be in Europe playing somewhere. Strait garbage
Brenden Haywood- This dude has 1 decent game in the playoff and thinks he’s God’s gift to b-ball, know you role, get fouls, rebound & shut your mouth.
Besides those three err-body else I love to watch.
May 16th, 2008 at 2:44 pm
SWAT says:
I hate Craig Sager’s wardrobe…wow tht ish is terrible!!
May 16th, 2008 at 2:50 pm
Three Stacks says:
I hate Tony Smith.
Tony Smith used to play for the Lakers back in the early 90’s. I was with one of my older cousins when I was about eight, and I met him at a Jerry’s Famous Deli in West LA. I’ve been a Laker fan since infancy, and being face to face w/ someone from the team was probably the most exciting moment of my young life. So when my cousin’s constant badgering finally gave me enough courage to approach him for an autograph, he first looked at me like I was a fucking peon, laughed, and said, “Go away, kid, I’m eating.” Dude was a dick and an asshole, he was gay sex all by himself.
May 16th, 2008 at 2:51 pm
sxrs says:
http://www.ihatelebronjames.com
May 16th, 2008 at 2:55 pm
JoeGym says:
I would say Steve Nash but the selective media fellatio is now flowing to the ‘new Nash’ - Chris Paul.
Dont ‘hate’ him, like his game, watched him at Wake (a friend was PG there before Paul). I just hate how dude can do no wrong like when he elbows TP & pushes off its “great move!”
Or when he throws a lob to a wide open Chandler like nobody’s ever done it before.
May 16th, 2008 at 2:55 pm
Stephen A. Smith says:
I HATE THE VOLUME BUTTON ON THE TV, I HATE ANYONE WITH AN INSIDE VOICE, AND I ABSOLUTELY HATE SLAVA MEDVEDENKO, RASHO NESTEROVICH, AND PEJA STOJAKAVIC. DON’T TURN DOWN YOUR TV, EVEN ON MUTE, IT SOUNDS LIKE I’M SCREAMING!
May 16th, 2008 at 2:56 pm
Kudabeen says:
Oh yeah and I hate every guy in the L stealing money
Yeah you Jerome James, Collins twins, Brain Cardinal
Borderline:
Steve Francis (So Selfish), Marbury, Rashard Lewis ($118m - I guess he did win one game for them in the playoffs), and JR Smith (He is the reminder that talent doesn’t mean anything more than what it is. It doesn’t make you smart, wise, charismatic, secure. He just can run, jump, and shoot really well…Pray for him)
Also, middle finger all the Players/GMs who year after year make playing your season out in Franchise mode difficult with these horrible contracts for the lowest rated players…(Yeah you Brian Scalabrini)
May 16th, 2008 at 2:56 pm
Blue says:
Kobe…couldn’t stand him even when i was a laker fan! not discounting the fact that he’s the best player in the league, but he just rubs me the wrong way. especially didn’t like the way he sold out shaq after that whole colorado thing.. ‘paying off chicks to keep quiet’
Devean George…i’m surprised nobody put his ass up here!
Manu…Homebody is badass, but the flopping kills me!
Bowen…Dirty ass MuthaF***ka!
Bron…really, what the hell am i supposed to be witnessing? but i guess it’s not his fault for the way they market him.
‘Sheed…only because of that face he makes after every foul call! He would be cool if not for that!
May 16th, 2008 at 3:00 pm
Kudabeen says:
LMAO @ Stephen A Smith comment
But @ Daily Boy:
Rondo is “Straight Garbage”??? - WoW…
May 16th, 2008 at 3:02 pm
Remy Nguyen says:
Not all hate, you gotta love the ones you hate too.
Vince for dunking on Zo.
J-Rich for dunking on Manu.
Kobe for shutting down K-Martin.
May 16th, 2008 at 3:05 pm
sit_yo_ass_down_mama says:
I hate stu jackson for destroying a franchise before it even had a chance.
May 16th, 2008 at 3:07 pm
Amar says:
No-longer playing — danny ainge (big whiner), terry porter (for always killing my team), david robinson (a tad overrated),
Special hate group of former players — rony seiakley (’98 utah jazz + seiakley (a guy who could get you 20/20 on a random night, check out his career boxscores if you don’t believe me) - chris morris - greg foster = ?)
GOAT hate: jordan (great bball player, could have transcended the game PAST financial gains and brand to be a guy who did more for the world, but didn’t. had enough money as a player to donate a new MRI or CT scan machine to a hospital in each city his bulls visited, etc — never did any of that)
Current players — manu (for killing my team and the integrity of the game), sasha vuj (for whining non-stop), yao (with his diplomatic immunity)
Coaches — phil jax (very smarmy, whines about the refs during a game where his team goes to the FT twice as much as the other team, very quick to make excuses that absolve himself of blame and is not morally sound enough to refrain from writing books airing out the dirty laundry of a team), doc rivers (this guy has a COY? really?), paddy o’riley (doesn’t seem to have much integrity with how he hop-scotches around on his team)
Media — Steven A Smith, Craig Saiger, the Boston announcers, the Hornets announcers, Peter Vescey, that J. A. Adande guy, Charlie Rosen
Officials — any official who thinks that the fans are there to see him (or violet), and not the players
Other — homer score keepers who will give their home team more stats and less for the road team (i.e. a visiting PG playing in New Orleans will get 2-3 less apg on the boxscore than what he actually produced, etc)
May 16th, 2008 at 3:08 pm
DP says:
Obviously can’t stand Bruce Bowen/Raja Bell
I’ve developed an unhealthy dislike for Lebron though. If I see him dab at his lip to check to see if it’s bleeding or lay on the ground like he got shot while he makes his chest heave as he pretend gasps for air I’m going to smash things … starting to reach Kobe/A-Rod level for me…
My hate sleepers are Joakim Noah and Al Horford…
May 16th, 2008 at 3:10 pm
Brown says:
Joey Crawford looks like Steve Harvey, and I hate Steve Harvey.
May 16th, 2008 at 3:11 pm
alex says:
lebron - all that 3rd person talking is bullsh*t
cp3 - cheap shot artist
d.west - fake toughie
nate robinson - napoleonic syndrome
gerald green - for thinking ‘he’s all that’ and putting his shoes on the judges table in the dunk contest. glad he’s out of work right now.
tj ford - whiny / pouty face, turnover machine
andrea bargnani - for always having his mouth open like a clueless idiot (he plays like one too)
shaq - the dude is just so full of himself - and that’s a large space to fill.
May 16th, 2008 at 3:12 pm
ML says:
Manu. 1 Of the wackeist NBA player’s ever. He think’s that he can get away with everything. Which he can’t he’s really a waste of space.
Bruce Lee Bowen. Overrated Defender. Cheap as they come.
Mike Dunleavy Sr. Has had team’s in the Past that should have won the Championship. But they didn’t. Wouldn’t be suprised if his ass is gone next year.
Chris Webber. Overrated. Above average Basketball IQ. Big time Choke artist.
Robert Horry.
Jim Rome
Oh yeah And Antoine I’m going to Shimmy because i shot 9 three’s in a game but made only 2 Walker.
Andre Aldridge. Dude know’s his shit. But he say’s some of the stupidest shit on T.V.. I wonder why he still has a job. He think’s he’s funny. But he’s not.
May 16th, 2008 at 3:13 pm
marcus the great says:
i’m gonna stray away from the spurs since errybody said them, and the pistons minus ’sheed and go wit….
Reggie Miller, as a broadcaster. i haven’t heard someone this annoying since Bill Walton. no prob as a player, but i hate like EVERYthing that comes out his mouth. i watch the games he does on mute
and Screamin A Smith is pretty annoying to as well as the aforementioned father of Luke
May 16th, 2008 at 3:13 pm
ML says:
Oh yeah Stephen Asshole Smith.
May 16th, 2008 at 3:14 pm
rangerjohn says:
here is one that i am sure will stir some stuff (stir the pot RJ)
i hate yao too, but i hate yao for having the nerve to come ask for money to help the earth quake people in china. while that was one sad thing that happened, where was china when our country was in need? katrina, rita, 9/11, ….etc
for that mater maybe i dont hate yao, i hate celebs in general for asking americans to donate money to people all around the world and yet they dont ask to help the people right here in our own back yards! SO THERE!
STIR AWAY!
May 16th, 2008 at 3:16 pm
GEE...Word to mama, I tongue kiss a pirahana... says:
I dislike that girl in Colorado with all the different sperms swimming around in her pannies.
Granted Kobe still should have stayed true to his wife lol.
I dislike again dislike Carmelo for sucker punching and then running all the way back pass half court.
I dislike Karl Malone for hittin on Kobe’s wife, freakin perv.
I dislike LeBron come All-Star game time cause he always trying to win the MVP on purpose instead of just letting it come to him.
I dislike players always having to touch each other after “missing” a free throw and just period on free throws. Keep ya hands to ya self dang. Why got to dap everytime on a free throw shot.
May 16th, 2008 at 3:17 pm
DrC says:
Mike Brown, Mike Brown, Mike Brown, Mike Brown, and Mike Brown. I also hate Mike Brown. I’m not a fan of the Cavs offense either….I blame Mike Brown.
May 16th, 2008 at 3:17 pm
ML says:
Charlie Rosen. MSN NBA/ I Need a Hair Transplant Analyst. Oh and Tommie Henson. Dude has been a prick for the longet. I know you love Boston But get of their Penis for 1 second.
May 16th, 2008 at 3:20 pm
Dave says:
Allen Iverson - bad shot selection, bad ball movement, pounds the ball into the floor, bad defense. Selfish lad that kills his own team.
Vince - No balls. No heart. The positive things he once did or a distant memory just like his defense.
Mike Bibby - Worst defensive starting point guard in the league. Can’t penetrate anymore. Never was anything more than an average passer/playmaker for his position. His whole game is taking contested 20 foot jump shots. He made the Hawks worse just like he made Sacramento worse these past two years.
May 16th, 2008 at 3:26 pm
Sam I Am says:
Manu Ginobili
Tim Dincan
Tony Parker
Bruce Bowen
Michael Finley
Dirk Nowitski
Jason Kidd
Mark Cuban
Josh Howard
Tracy McGrady
David Stern
Jeff Van Gundy
Gilbert Arenas
Reggie Miller
Ernie Johnson
Shaquille O’Neil
Stephon Marbury
Latrell Sprewell
LUKE WALTON
LUKE WALTON
LUKE WALTON
The Around The Horn Guy - Host
Andrei Kirelinko
Greg Oden
Kevin Durant
Antoine Walker “Pitbull Head”
ummmm That’s it for now
May 16th, 2008 at 3:28 pm
BxBaller says:
How can anybody hate Mike Brown, dude looks like a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle.
May 16th, 2008 at 3:31 pm
Brown says:
I hate Deshawn’s beard and his buddy Drew Gooden’s beard/rat tail thingy he got going. Did they ever donate that money to charity like they said the bet was over? I’m assuming since the season’s over that they’ve shaved. Beards get nasty hot in the summer, especially playing outdoor ball.
May 16th, 2008 at 3:34 pm
Sam I Am says:
LOL I HATE OBAMA
May 16th, 2008 at 3:36 pm
Steve M. says:
Kobe Bryant: the whole vibe is just loathsome.
Chris Paul: milking every ounce of favoritism out of the adoring refs. you’d be unstoppable too if you could travel with every dribble and push off with every drive.
Richard Jefferson: seems like a prick.
Dirk Nowitzki: ’sgot a scowl not even a groupie could love. his flailing into the lane is more offensive to me than ginobli’s soccer act (which is usually an exaggeration, not a fabrication)
STAT: so full of himself he can’t bothered to work on his defense.
Raja Bell: hate this guy’s face. not even that clothesline to kobe could make me like him.
May 16th, 2008 at 3:38 pm
ML says:
Sam i AM What are you smoking? How could you not like Ernie Johnson? He’s getting more ass then you.
May 16th, 2008 at 3:51 pm
DaPro says:
U mothafuka’s need a hug
I hate you all!!! LMAO
Na tru story I don’t really hate none of these dudes ya’ll named. It’s some people I really don’t feel but I can’t say I hate em.
Keep naming people maybe I’ll see the hate
This reminds me of the Chapelle skit
“The Playa Haters Ball”
May 16th, 2008 at 4:07 pm
sickest says:
first off, I think chris paul is going to rule the league and he and lebron need to work out a deal to team up. what bothers me is his “i’m a nice guy but if you cross me, i’ll pop you in the napsack attitude (which incidentally he’s done before) He pushes off quite a lot and with his skill set, you’d think he wouldn’t have to. I remember playing pick-up ball against this one guy. he was pretty decent (i’m terrible myself) anyway, he would always use his off arm to push off on layups and it would drive me crazy. The other thing is his flopping. Personally, I think flopping is vital sometimes. The way he does it is annoying. there was one play where bowen was running downcourt with his back turned. paul sees this and stops and plants his feet waiting for bowen to run into him. then he acts like he was hit by a bomb. perfectly legal play, but a cheap way to draw an easy foul.
point is. paul is so good he shouldn’t have to play how he does.
May 16th, 2008 at 4:12 pm
Brado says:
Isn’t it ironic that the three of the most mentioned players in these comments have been the “face” of the NBA? (Lebron, Kobe, CP3). Hopefully the commish is reading this shiz. I hope none of them make it to the finals!
May 16th, 2008 at 4:17 pm
girlybballluver says:
I hate all the guys on the bench, that never played a second of ball but got a ring.
May 16th, 2008 at 4:18 pm
bum bacao says:
David West lets his emotions control him. I honestly felt he was going to pop oberto sooner or later. how you gonna let fabricio play mind games with you? In game 6 you could see that scowl on his face when he picked up the quick fouls. It’s like the scene in white men can’t jump where woody knows wesley plays better angry. that’s not the case with west. get under his skin and he’s focusing on you more than the basket. even though i’m not a big fan of kobe, you get him mad and he’ll score 50 on you. you get west mad he might end up shooting 4 of 14, getting a technical, and giving you a love tap on the face.
May 16th, 2008 at 4:18 pm
djKianoosh says:
haha.. they’re hated on because they win and beat everyone else’s teams. why do you think most of the spurs roster has been mentioned here in just about every other post?
but it has been an entertaining read. thanks dime.
As for Kobe/Shaq. At first I used to like kobe and hate Shaq. Then around the time the Sixers went to the finals against the Lakers I liked Shaq but hated Kobe! Yes I was glad at the time we booed him in philly. now I like Kobe and can’t stand Shaq. I dont get myself sometimes…
May 16th, 2008 at 4:23 pm
E$ says:
Al Horford for the hit on T.J.
I respect all the guys in the NBA, it’s hard to hate them & they play the greatest game in the world!
May 16th, 2008 at 4:26 pm
DO says:
varejao - probably the most annoying player in the league, with his flopping
antoine walker - just reminds me of a lot of ball players at the gym or playground. he just dribble for about 10 seconds and shoots a three
May 16th, 2008 at 4:30 pm
GEE...Word to mama, I tongue kiss a pirahana... says:
I can’t stand these players that actually used to play on a team in the NBA and messed up their careers with some dumb ish.
How many other cats would love just a chance to be in their former shoes.
Be it by drugs, child support, choking a coach or riding on a motorcycle why go mess up something others are wishing for a chance at?
I don’t care for Stu Jackson either. He makes the wrong decisions sometimes.
I don’t like when refs won’t let players trash talk to each other. As long as they going at it verbally chill out on the techs. Now when hands get involved ok handle it. Let the dude’s verbally spark it though.
I don’t like phantom punches. If you gone fight a dude get on up in there. You either gone catch him or he gone catch you, stop with the air swings.
May 16th, 2008 at 4:33 pm
AY says:
My hate for the spurs started with david robinson. The to Bob Hill. to avery johnson. terry cummings. popovich. tim duncan. danny ferry. antonio daniels. nazr mohammed. tony parker. bruce bowen. rasho nesterovic. oberto, jacque vaughn.
Here’s the reason why i hate them: they embody this current nba. All business, no passion. It’s fine to be professional, but it’s another thing when you play a game and you don’t get fired up about it. Their demeanor, their body language, the words they use in the post-game, the plays they run, their execution… everything about them infuriates me.
Here are my exceptions: mario elie, sean elliot, stephen jackson, manu ginobili, malik rose, kurt thomas, robert horry. These guys want to win more than anything else, you can just tell.
May 16th, 2008 at 4:34 pm
Kudabeen says:
@ Sam I AM
Antoine Walker aka “Pitbull Head” Funny as hell!
@ Bxballer
LOL - TMNT though…wow.
Haters unite huh? very funny forum…
@DaPro
Silky Johnston:
“I hate you. I hate you. I hate you. I don’t even know you, but I hate you. I hate your guts. I hope all the bad things in life happen to you and only to you….”
“What can I say about that suit that hasn’t already been said about Afghanistan; It looks bombed out and depleted.”
“[while looking at a picture of P. Diddy] He looks like Malcolm X before he converted to Islam.”
Forum to too funny…
May 16th, 2008 at 4:36 pm
godfreyallstar says:
nash, dantoni, szerbiak because he is worthless, farmar because of his ears, and i cant think of any more
May 16th, 2008 at 4:53 pm
daquest?on says:
I HATE KOBE AND I SASHA” IM A LIL GIRL” VUJACIC
May 16th, 2008 at 4:54 pm
nick says:
tj ford is one because he has the gift of being born with amazing speed. for someone who is that fast he should use it more often by driving the ball instead of shooting jump shots when he is always the worst shooter on the floor. drive and be an assist man, cause when he does this he is one of the top-tier pgs.
May 16th, 2008 at 4:54 pm
daquest?on says:
OH AND I HATE TIM DUNCAN AND EVERYBODY IN THE PISTONS EXCEPT RASHEED WALLACE AND I HATE JAMEER NELSON
May 16th, 2008 at 4:58 pm
Sam I Am says:
I LOVED THIS POST….Great JOB DIME
May 16th, 2008 at 5:06 pm
Markail says:
Daquest?on, what did the Pistons ever do to you?
I hate Reggie Evans, because no person who grabs balls (not basketballs) during an NBA game deserves any respect.
I hate Phil Jackson. Ever since Jordan won him all those rings, he’s been a bit of a prick.
I hate Rashard “118 million dollar man” Lewis for stealing money.
I hate Damon Jones for putting up his #%^#^# three fingers for his monthly 3 pointer.
May 16th, 2008 at 5:11 pm
daquest?on says:
i hate the pistons because they are so arrogant and cocky and they always talking about how good they are they only won one championship 4 years ago!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THE Miami Heat won one more recently and we dont talk about how good they are
May 16th, 2008 at 5:14 pm
drewstar says:
bruce bowen
mike d’antoni (he DOES whine a lot)
robert horry
vince carter
mikki moore
tim duncan
tracy mcgrady
carmelo anthony
the chicago bulls
the san antonio spurs
floppers
May 16th, 2008 at 5:21 pm
Martin says:
Devin Harris. He doesn’t run an offense. He barely passes. He’s got no defense. And cause he’s 25 everyone in Nets management is hyping him as one of the best young PG’s. He’s only had 2 games where he’s averaged more than 10 assists. And the others are 7 or less. In all the games he’s played with the Nets, VC averaged more assists than him.
May 16th, 2008 at 5:26 pm
daquest?on says:
@ Sam I AM lmfao the around the horn guy yea he is annoying
May 16th, 2008 at 5:28 pm
Sushi says:
I personally despise almost every single player on the San Antonio Spurs…save Timmy and Udoka…but Ime’s pushing it.
May 16th, 2008 at 5:30 pm
Markail says:
Daquest?on, that’s because the refs stole that “ship” from Dallas by giving Dwyane “my mama can’t spell” Wade every call.
The Pistons are the only team in the East that has been consistent. Even while NJ, Indiana, Miami have fallen off. They’ll be there when Boston, Cleveland, Orlando, Washington and Toronto fall off as well.
Oh, I have a new one.
I hate Daquest?on….I’m kidding.
May 16th, 2008 at 5:33 pm
daquest?on says:
lmfao
May 16th, 2008 at 5:38 pm
Octopus Jonny says:
Mike Redd for running 3 coaches out of town, never playing defense, jacking horrible shots constantly, playing 1 on 5 on every offensive possession, getting max money from a small market team and doing nothing but average 20-25 points, having no leadership skills, and I can go on for days about why I don’t like Mike Redd.
(Sidenote:Off the floor he is a standup guy and class act…wonder why that doesn’t translate to the court?)
May 16th, 2008 at 5:39 pm
JeffyC says:
Bowen, Horry, Oberto, Ginobli…mostly because they’re either cheap shot artists are flopping actors.
May 16th, 2008 at 5:49 pm
daquest?on says:
oh yeah i hate michael redd too and josh howard and nowitzky i also hate deron williams
May 16th, 2008 at 5:53 pm
daquest?on says:
but i lve allen iverson and number 30 for the orlando magic
May 16th, 2008 at 5:53 pm
JHov says:
Jeff Van Gundy- absolutely horrible player rotation, bad late game mannager!
Bruce Bowen- cheap shot artist
D’Antoni- dude has a screw loose!
Shaq- for not admitting to himself that his game is nowhere near what it was
LMFAO & Gee
“I dislike that girl in Colorado with all the different sperms swimming around in her pannies.”
May 16th, 2008 at 5:56 pm
JHov says:
Hey Dime can’t wait for the “Who do you love list of underrated players!”
May 16th, 2008 at 5:58 pm
daquest?on says:
j-hov has a great idea yall already know who i love number 3 of the thuggets and number 30 CA of the orlando magic
May 16th, 2008 at 6:01 pm
John says:
In no order…
KG
ben wallace
dirk
melo, camby
Rip, Billups
Vince
Eddy Curry
Amare, Nash, Shaq
Oberto
Aerenas, Stevenson
Damon Jones
Artest
Sam Cassell
Gordan Giricek
Also>..D’Antoni, Bill Walton, Marv Albert, Cuban, and JIM ROME
May 16th, 2008 at 6:05 pm
McAllisterHeartsLakeShow says:
Current player I love to hate: Steve Nash- Everyone worships the ground he walks on. 2 time MVP? overrated. He is an amazing passer, but there are far more talented players. Plus I think he is a baby when it comes to being fouled. I was stoked when Big Shot Rob knocked him around a little.
Past player I love to hate: Bill Laimbeer. Could there be a bigger crybaby. I was only 8 when the pistons and lakers battled but I remember hating him so.
Current coach I love to hate: Mike D’Antoni- He sucks. He sucks. He sucks. Even his ties annoy me. I always hoped Phil Jackson would break his zen-ness and punch him in the face.
Current commentator I love to hate: Jeff Van Gundy. Please you are the worst. You whine and hate. At least your brother is entertaining because he looks like Ron Jeremy.
Current player I love to hate that is on the team i cheer for: Vlad Rad. Why oh why are you in the starting line up? Its wonderful that every sixth game you remember how to make 3 pointers but there is this terrific thing called defense that you never play. Id rather have DJ Mbenga in the starting line up…okay maybe not:)
May 16th, 2008 at 6:48 pm
wilson says:
melo amare and david west are the biggest douches in the game
May 16th, 2008 at 6:57 pm
Yoooooooo says:
I STRONGLY dislike Walt Frazier as an announcer. Just for being the biggest coon this side of Buckwheat!
And Sheldon Williams for actually being engaged to Candace Parker. Hoooooooooooow??????
May 16th, 2008 at 7:17 pm
Jeffco says:
Lebron!
OoooovvveeeerrrRRRRRAAATTTTTEEEDDDD!
steve nash!
2 mvp’s for doing what?
Dirk Nowitzki!!!!
Does he really have to fade away for every shot??
and one more player!
Im a BIG LAKERS fan! but
i just hate Luke Walton!
he always does something stupid at the wrong time
May 16th, 2008 at 7:18 pm
girlybballluver says:
How could I forget to mention that I hate PAT RILEY!!!!
I hate LARRY BROWN and his wife!!!!!!!!!
I hate the pistons, the celtics, and the suns (except for Grant Hill).
May 16th, 2008 at 7:22 pm
What is this!? says:
LMAO @ some of these comments…but ya’ll are going hard at my Spurs though, anyhow…
In no order..
-I hate the BIASED media and how they bandwagon and pick and chose which players they want to prais and dog other players out for doing the same things.
-Commentators: Jon Barry and Tim Legler, I just hate listening to them because they are so biased.
-Charles Barkeley: Now I only half way don’t like Charles..sometimes he’s funny and sometimes he comes off as a hater and doesn’t seem to know what he’s talking about.
Kobe Bryant- I appreciate Kobe’s skills and him being the best player in the game right now, but like someone already said..something about that guy just rubs me the wrong way..he just fails at life. I also agree with whoever said they hate Kobes “super fans” who think the guy does no wrong.
Carmelo Anthony- He’s right in the middle..I don’t exactly hate him, but at this point i’m not a fan. I don’t need to get into how lazy he seems to be because people have already pointed it out…and while were at it I dislike that Nuggets organization for wasting some of Iversons time. And some of the Nuggets fans who act as if Melo is the second coming of MJ when in reality he hasn’t done a damn thing.
Those are my top two players right now…I can tolorate everyone else. I’m surprised that this many people have a problem with CP3, Lebron and Shaq though.
May 16th, 2008 at 7:25 pm
What is this!? says:
Oh yeah..theres a player on the Lakers I hate (besides Kobe) but I forget his name because its hard to pronounce. LMAO! He’s the one that always overreacts and flops.
I forgot, I love my Spurs..but I can’t stand Eva Longorias publicity slutin’ self. She’s not that hot for us to have to look at on t.v every single time Tony is on the floor.
May 16th, 2008 at 7:29 pm
todd says:
Stat - he’s got waaaaaaaaaay to much air in that head for a guy who DOESN’T want to play D. While he’s a beast on O, I think he’s still a bit overrated.
TJ Ford - You are never going to be the #1 guy on your team, stop acting like 1.
KG - Tone it down, it’s more like being an asshole than passion for this guy.
May 16th, 2008 at 7:56 pm
samue says:
there are loads of players i have a genuine hatred for
bruce bowen
tim duncan
tony parker
manu ginobili
kobe
luke walton
rip hamilton
tayshaun prince
antoine ‘malteser head’ walker
dirk nowitzki
pau gasol
nocioni
oberto
ben wallace
zzzzzzzzydrunus illgauskas (however the fuck you spell it)
damon jones
sasha ‘the machine’ vujajic
cheap shot rob horry
larry brown is a complete twunt
mike brown
greg popovich
May 16th, 2008 at 8:38 pm
James says:
Carmelo is a chump,Pau is a coconut, and i hate jj with a passion, scola and yao round out the list
May 16th, 2008 at 9:00 pm
Steve Nash says:
I hate Robert Horry. I hate you. I hate you. I hate you. I don’t even know you, but I hate you. I hate your guts. I hope all the bad things in life happen to you and only to you…and i’m gonna give david west some cake to crack your ass in New Orleans…if he can walk, cuz I hear all this shit about him bein a boxer so I’m settin him on you, ‘lil shot bobby’ I’m gonna go polish my TWO mvps now. It’s all I’m ever gonna win……and screw Rob Horry. Dude is like a jalepeno pepper enema all by himself
May 16th, 2008 at 9:00 pm
andre says:
zach randolph, without a doubt. being a knicks fan, its so frustrating watching him play. half the time he can’t decide if he’s a post man or a wing, so he airballs a three or misses a wide open layup. his one move involves staring down his defender while his teammates stand around doing nothing before finally jacking up some fader that occasionally goes in. plus, his head is too oddly shaped for his body and makes him look funny. thing looks like a coconut
May 16th, 2008 at 9:05 pm
kobeef says:
Mo Williams - someone needs to sit this guy down and explain to him that he will be a bench warmer for the rest of his life unless he realizes he is not Kobe. Williams is the Anti-CP3 - he makes he team worse.
Yao - Really it is about his homers but they bug me enough to hate Yao. Most overrated player in the league. I am not sure if he has ever changed a game. When Mutombo takes over and the team gets better that tells you something (Dikembe is almost 50!!)
Bowen - the stick your foot under the shooter play deserves a year suspension. You could end a guy’s career if you f-up his ankle seriously (ask Grant Hill). Just no place for that shit in the game. Kick him out.
Iguodala - only because he is going to f-up the Sixers franchise for the next decade with his contract. He is not a franchise player and would do himself and the team a favor by accepting less.
Undersized shooting guards - when will guys like Daniel Gibson, Monta, Ben Gordon, etc realize that they would be about 100 times more successful in the NBA if the learned how to past the damn ball.
May 16th, 2008 at 9:52 pm
Big Sia says:
fuck the vince haters
May 16th, 2008 at 10:37 pm
ERIC says:
HATE BRUCE BOWEN - DIRTIEST PLAYER IN THE LEAGUE
May 17th, 2008 at 12:52 am
doc says:
DH people like Kobe we just dont like his dicksucking fans.I hate Willie Green and Calvin Booth.
May 17th, 2008 at 1:54 am
Keith says:
I think I hate Vince Carter the most and for one particular reason. Multiple times I’ve seen him miss several open shots in the 4th quarter, then, with time running out, hit a shot to tie or take the lead. Nothing wrong with that, but then, he postures to the crowd as if he’s the reason they might win. No, he’s the reason they’re not up by 10 points. I don’t have a problem with a guy having an off shooting night, but at least let it humble you for a couple hours.
May 17th, 2008 at 5:35 am
Big Sia says:
FUCK KEITH ^
May 17th, 2008 at 5:56 am
Cammy Z says:
I don’t think it’s right to hate any of God’s creatures, but what I will say is that Dirk has got to be up there with the most over-rated players ever. If they’re going to give people like him MVPs, they should just give the MVP to the highest scorer on the team with the best regular season record. Dirk is neither an overpowering scorer nor a shutdown defender and he hasn’t exactly been magical in the playoffs either.
May 17th, 2008 at 6:15 am
poop says:
lebron for yelling at his mother on national tv
shaq-hes loved by so many people but he was a douche. he clashed with his star guard in orlando, then in la, and he was starting to piss off dwade before he was traded. hes also clashed with coaches. maybe its not penny or kobe or wade or any of the coaches, maybe its shaq
carmelo “hit and run” anthony. he threw a punch and ran. he also looks like hes carrying quite a bit of baby fat for an ‘elite’ athlete
kenyon martin. dude talks a lot of trash for a guy who hasnt done jack
and finally, sam cassell. dude bounces from team to team, leaves when he sees things are bad. the anti-garnett. also the ugliest motherf***** in the nba
May 17th, 2008 at 6:21 am
NYK fan says:
I hate Reggie Miller!
May 17th, 2008 at 9:19 am
jamieson says:
KWAME BROWN NUFF SAID
May 17th, 2008 at 10:10 am
Skeeter McGee says:
I am Ray Allen and I hate Wally “Sippin-on-some-sizzurp” Szczerbiak. Why? Because I’m athletic and he’s not yet he’s still blockin my shots and hittin shots on the other end (sometimes). I’m Jesus Shuttleworth bitches, why is a euro model outplayin ME?!?!
May 17th, 2008 at 10:58 am
mambo mamba says:
MJ for destroying my Jazz
May 17th, 2008 at 1:50 pm
Ian says:
all time
mailman
shaq hes to stupid
garnett the man yells too much
kobe
gee when he talks about david
melo
lebron stop that 3rd person bullshit
all the suns
kidd
fisher
dantoni my god the whinin
riley scrub
jackson lol hes just a good coach not great (pop and sloan are the best)
May 17th, 2008 at 2:49 pm
GEE...Heeesheey, uh, blowticious! says:
lol pimpin I am honored to make yo list lol.
David wasn’t ever gone bust a grape till T.D. came and saved his arse! LOL
May 17th, 2008 at 2:56 pm
Jeffrey says:
I hate Nate Robinson for winning the dunk contest
May 17th, 2008 at 4:36 pm
shhhhhooops says:
Yo RangerJohn…
Yao asked for aid to China because the people in his country live on 2-3$ a day while that is not the case in America. So he asks for aid from countries that are in a better financial position to help. This makes sense.
Of course America has its fair share of problems and catastrophies, but we’re in a lucky position to be a leader in the world in terms of politics, economics, and international relations. So wise up.
That being said, I’m honestly suprised more people haven’t said Kobe. This is a dude who cheats on his wife then flaunts his apology with a million dolalr ring. His wife must be real proud to wear that HUGE apology around everywhere. He complains about his teammates and his situation (constantly demanding trades) until the perfect team is thrown into his lap. How could he NOT win with this team, expecially after they got Gasol for about $5 and a hamburger. Dude has no loyalty to his teammates, getting pissed at them constantly, and only plays up to his contract when he’s got the best situation. He’s talented as hell, but he won’t ever be MJ, so quit trying.
I’d mention how I hate the spur’s backcourt, but well, everyone does.
And finally…. F*@k you isiah thomas. you ruined my knicks for years to come and you did it all with a smug look on your face. At least you have one city (detroit) where people don’t think you’re a piece of crap.
May 17th, 2008 at 4:45 pm
daquest?on says:
i hate paul pierce because all he does is score like he isnt great at anything, he doesnt dunk he doesnt have a nice dribble he just scores
May 17th, 2008 at 5:45 pm
Jay says:
Sasha Vujacic. Anybody who gives themselves a douchebag nickname deserves to be hated.
May 17th, 2008 at 5:56 pm
word says:
entire spurs team, kobe and occasionally lebron who gets calls his way even though they are blatantly wrong ie: paul pierce “charge”.. absolute bull
May 17th, 2008 at 5:59 pm
word says:
to 175 sasha is just the russian/eastern european way to say alex and its common usage to people of that decent.. kobe has a douche nickname, a tree snake? thats gay
May 17th, 2008 at 6:02 pm
daquest?on says:
im with u jay i hate sasha to look way up
May 17th, 2008 at 6:06 pm
daquest?on says:
too*
May 17th, 2008 at 6:07 pm
word says:
actually i forgot booby is the gayest name ever, that wins
May 17th, 2008 at 7:04 pm
PJ says:
players I hate from my team: Pietrus - STOP WITH THE NEGATIVE FOOT BACK OUT OF BOUNDS!!! and please move around other than the 3pt line. DAYAM.
players I hate:
boozer - how can you jack a BLIND GUY?
deron williams - looks like a d!ck.
bowen - crazy handcheckin’, grabbing jerseys, sliding underneath a player
manu/fisher/nash - floppers extraordinaires
cheap shot horry
tony parker - for all the blatant carrying of the ball and not getting called for it cuz “he’s so quick”
kenyon martin - overrated
devin harris/sasha v - completely annoying
karl malone cuz he’s about as dirty as bowen
dirk - the scowl/stickin out the tongue
damp - cuz of his stonehands and waste of money for his underachievin’ ass…
That’s all for right now.
May 17th, 2008 at 7:25 pm
daquesti?on says:
ive hated michael redd and jermain oneal ever since they f(*ckd up GOAT’S last allstar game and its not even because of MJ its cuz if the east would have won iverson would hve been the mvp
May 17th, 2008 at 7:48 pm
Hollowhustla says:
Stu Scott - for pimping hood lingo as his own on ESPN
AND-1 Street Hoops - for messing up kids fundamentals
Roy Tarpley - for teasing us with the skills, then druggin his way out
Shawn Kemp - for giving us the goods then eating his way out
Charles Shackleford, Shawn Bradley, Keith Van Horn - for being drafted
Coack K - for getting away with saying, “STOP SNITCHING” in his own way
Finally, Karl Malone - for being a DEADBEAT dad for most of his kids lives. For alledgedly having sex & impregnating a minor while he was in college. For continuing to be a DEADBEAT pedophile to one of his children. For having the audacity to head childrens oriented charities, yet not acknowledging his own child!! This cat is a real piece of work!!
May 17th, 2008 at 8:43 pm
tiks says:
Nash: the sanctimonious media-created saint.
May 17th, 2008 at 10:06 pm
Utes Fan says:
It’s already been said, but Carmelo for sucker-punching the Knicks and backpedaling like a little bitch.
May 17th, 2008 at 10:30 pm
JoeGym says:
@tiks: Nash has abdicated his crown to Chris Paul, the new media darling.
The boyscout -ish they try to sell me on when he’s Karl ‘elbows and knees’ Malone in a PG body.
May 18th, 2008 at 12:30 am
johnsacrimoni says:
Hey “word”,
Vujacic’s self-proclaimed nickname is “the machine” my nickname for him is “the whiny little bitch”
May 18th, 2008 at 9:32 am
DanielSucks says:
Lebron wouldnt be half as good if he didnt get every call.
The refs are in love with this dude!
Yao Ming. 7′6″. I dont have to say anything.
May 18th, 2008 at 12:15 pm
timmy says:
Damon Jones!!!
Paul Pierce - Just want to hit that guy.. i dont know why.. sorry man..
May 18th, 2008 at 2:36 pm
Luigii says:
haha i hate the spurs arena b/c it sucks but i like Tony. Timmy n Gino.
anywayz i hate:
Anthony Carter [he cant hit a shot for his life]
to tell you the truth i reallyy dont hate anybody in the NBA. there just glad to actually MAKE it to the NBA so im proud of everybody who made it
May 18th, 2008 at 2:44 pm
Luigii says:
oh yeah J-Kidd i hate him
May 19th, 2008 at 3:27 am
luckylester says:
I hate any guy that can’t play defense. All you have to do is want to play defense, try hard, and not be lazy - but these guys can’t do it. I’m talking about some of the most talented players in the league, how can you be so fast on offense and so slow on defense?
Wade, Melo (especially him because he’s bigger and faster than everyone that guards him, or he guards), Stat, Iverson, Ridnour, and Nash (but at least they’re small), and lots more. Play D- that’s how you win.
I hate ref’s super exaggerated calls, like they’re reffing a damn WWE m