So I love lists, like really love lists. I make lists for just about any conversational topic. There is one that I don't truly get though, and that is the Forbes Top 10 Disliked Athletes released this week. Today will be part one of my Disliked Athletes list: the evaluation of said list. Let's start from the bottom shall we?
#10 - NASCAR Driver Kurt Busch
Ok, so I don't really have an issue with this one. The guy is, by all definitions, an ass. He constantly attempts to find a reason to whine. Any and all controversies in the sport will undoubtedly get a bitch and a moan from Busch. Not to mention he just dissed his entire race team like the kid who didn't get picked and decided just to never play anyway.
#9 - New York Yankee Third Baseman Alex Rodriguez
Again, not gonna get a great debate from me on this one. The guy is another whiny cry-baby of an athlete who not only cheated, but blamed everyone else for his reasoning (not unlike a majority of MLB players in the steroid era). More so, he basically broke up with Cameron Diaz because she was "flat-chested". Dude, seriously?
#8 - NFL Wide Receiver, Terrell Owens
So TO didn't even catch a pass in the league this year but he can still catch some flak. I think this is still carry over from he departure with the 49ers...or was it the Eagles...or the Ravens? I don't know I'm confused. either way, he's out of our hair now, let's keep him out of our minds too.
#7 - Los Angeles Lakers Forward, Kobe Bryant
Yes, I really hate the Lakers, but Kobe is an insane talent. Not to mention, he has some really funny commercials. Much like Owens, the reason most dislike Kobe is because of an accusation from years ago. And if that's the case, I'll allow it. But if not, respect talent and don't hate one of the *this is gonna hurt to say* greatest ever.
#6 - Miami Heat Forward, LeBron James
Are there really that many people in Cleveland that he made this list? I get it, "The Decision" was an embarrassment and he has since apologized. But once again, respect talent when you see it. Should LBJ be on the Top 10 Most Annoying Athletes? He should be #1. But disliked? I love him as a player, and I've gotten over him dissing Cleveland like a scorned girlfriend. Everyone outside of Cleveland should too.
#5 - New Jersey Nets Forward, Kris Humpries
This is the most egregious of all those on this list! HOW IS HE A DISLIKED ATHLETE?!?! Nobody knew who he was until he was found with Kim Kardashian on a reality show!!! Now because she treated him like dirt and made millions of a televised wedding, and subsequent divorce, he is the one we hate?!?!? That's like being pissed at the driver in your car after a douche-bag cuts them off in four lane traffic.
#4 - Detroit Lions Defensive End, Ndomakong Suh
Suh is probably a little low on the list for this point in time. The guy has essentially taken over for Rodney Harrison as "the dirtiest player in the game" after multiple viscous after-the-play hits or knockdowns on players, culminating with his blatant stomp of a Packers lineman on Thanksgiving day. Dude, you have insane talent, do the right thing and let that overshadow anything else you do.
#3 - New York Jets Wide Receiver, Plaxico Burress
Get over it society! How does a man who accidentally SHOT HIMSELF become disliked?!? Is it because he had a gun in public? News flash, more people do that than you expect. The man served his time, hasn't run his mouth and went out and performed after missing two NFL season and apologizing for the incident. It's not like he cheated on his wife. Which reminds me....
#2 PGA Golfer, Tiger Woods
Yeah, this sounds about right. Tiger was a total scumbag to his wife. It wasn't like he had an affair with one woman while secretly fathering a son, or while she was suffering from breast cancer, like some politicians; but he slept with DOZENS of whores (to probably put it nicely). This was a 100% blatant case of using your celebrity to get what you want from women. Shame on the girls for going through with it, but more on you Tiger. The bigger you are, the harder you fall.
#1 Philadelphia Eagles Quarterback, Michael Vick
I revert your eyes back to #3. Get over it America. Yes, it was wrong what he did. Hell, it was downright disgusting. The man deserved to spend time in jail and that is what he did. Have you heard anything wrong that he has done since returning to society and the NFL? No. All you've heard about is him performing in a sport at a high level. He's fun to watch, a great athlete, but sometimes the past must stay there.
Tune in Monday when I reveal my personal Top 10 Disliked athletes at this moment. Meaning I will spare the likes of Tie Domi, Jeff Gordon, and others who would make an all-time list.
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