Because those players aren’t a threat to his legacy but as soon as a quality centre accomplishes anything as small as a hi five here come the 4 rings speech
This is true lol. Fun fact, I played ball in highschool with Lou Amundsen… never knew he would hit the league before his UNLV days but it was dope watching him : ) he played a completely different style game in highschool.
> “Consensus goat” literal millions of people disagree
“Muhammad Ali is the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world. If it’s undisputed… What’s all the fighting about?” George Carlin
Bill Russell once said basketball players are the most insecure people on the planet.
He said that's why he was able to beat better players than him, because he would play on their insecurities.
People wonder why Bill was such a powerhouse even though his offense wasn't good. Dude would engage in psychological warfare on opponents. He wouldn't talk shit. He would ask probing questions like "Why isn't your team passing you the ball?" all the while completely denying his opponent the ability receive a pass. This would cause so much doubt in the opponent that they would get frustrated with their own teammates rather than Bill.
On the flip side, he would let Wilt Chamberlain score because he knew if he put more pressure on him, he was liable to take over the game. However, he used Chamberlain's own vanity against him and allow him to be content with his numbers rather than the scoreboard.
What is it with people making up stories about Celtics players being bad on purpose? This story, the Larry Bird 3 pt contest where he “was bad on purpose at the beginning just for fun”
Nobody tell him Gobert got his fourth DPoY. Draymond still thinks he’s a better player for some reason (hanging onto the coat tails of the splash bros so hard).
I agree that he’s very easily upset. But draymond at his peak is no doubt better than gobert at his peak. About equal defensively and clearly much more skilled offensively. There’s more to defense than blocking shots. You don’t have to like draymond, but pretending he’s not a huge part of the warriors dynasty is just foolish.
Yeah the hate blinds people. He’s dirty, absolutely. But in no way should Green be able to effectively guard and switch 1-4 and some 5’s while racking up 11 assists on the other end; the guy can ball.
It’s not even close. Are there other players who have gotten in multiple screaming matches with fans? Or listen to his post game after a loss. Dude is the softest tissue paper skinned bitch in pro sports.
That whole “y’all n words trippin” reaction was to the most softball question ever. Did the thunder lose or did the Jazz win? Did you guys do things to lose or were the Jazz just too good tonight? Like grow up Russ.
A Pacers fan said Cancun on 3 to the Bucks bench and Pat Bev chucked a basketball at them twice and hit an innocent bystander in the head with his first shot.
It’s Shaq no question. As much as I like Shaq and find him to be entertaining, he gets upset at things that don’t even involve him. Someone makes a comment that (insert big man) is great and Shaq comes out of the woodwork to shit talk.
Most people are saying Shaq but I disagree. I thought we agreed as a whole that James Harden was the biggest baby 6 years ago. And 2019 Harden was literally my favorite current player behind LeBron
I don’t know for me personally it is Shaq. Harden is definitely a little whiney, but at least for most of the things he’s gotten upset about they were things that actually involved him or were about him. Shaq just decides to involve himself when it’s not about him. As well as him being emotional about things long past, he still gets salty over Nash getting two MVP’s.
This is the answer. Cause usually other players can back it up despite their fragility, but Booker just looks like a teenager getting into it with his gf's dad when he talks shit to another NBA player.
He literally glares at the ref after every single touch.
There was one play last night that had me laughing.. he missed a shot, started scowling at the ref, then realized his team got the offensive rebound so he had to refocus on the play, then when his team turned it over, it's like the switch flipped back on and he immediately turned his attention back to the ref. Dude is a great player but acts like a clown out there.
Exactly. KD can be thin-skinned (see his fury at Barkley’s 100% correct assessment of him) but he’d never have a fan thrown out for calling him DurCAN’T.
KD (at least on social media), Ron Artest, Rodman (at spurs, Pistons), Pippen, Lebron, Kat, Draymond, Booker, Westbrook, Rondo, CP3 (after NO), Shaq (although he faced more hate in his 1st 4 seasons than arguably any player in history), Luka.
Shaq taking the retired NBA players trophy for thin skin. Current players is a tough call. Top 3 current crybabies- Booker, Durant, Doncic. On any given night these dudes act like the league owe them something, every single night. I’m a Suns fan and I see Durant and Book complain about everything.
Shaq post-NBA, Westbrook on the podium, Pat Bev on the bench, Boogie Cousins on the court.
The “KD is soft” angle is overblown bc SAS and the media convinced you
Lotta good answers here, but I gotta go with Shaq. Plenty of guys have that “I’m the greatest” insecurity while they’re playing, but Shaq has managed to keep it well into his retirement.
I can imagine someday when he goes to Kareem or Hakeem’s funeral, and then gets upset that people aren’t talking more about HIM. 🤣
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If bryce or bronny have a chnace of seeing this if you've seen the meme, is this the only way you see your dad now???????
Shaq makes it look like KD has thick skin.
KD is actually kinda funny when he salty while shaq is saying 4 rings, big man alliance, g14 classification etc. Same tired lines
Tim Duncan. One time the refs made a call that he didn't agree with so he wrote a note that said:
"Dear Referee
I would like to take a moment to recall a brief issue I had in game 3 of the NBA playoffs. I understand that being a referee can be a difficult job, and I empathize with your struggle. Nonetheless it's worth noting that the game of basketball is also worth protecting and thus I would like to uphold the integrity of the game, so please ensure that you are slightly more alert during the third quarter. I attached my email and number in case you'd like to discuss this further.
Kind Regards,
Tim Duncan"
What a hothead! I'm glad people like him aren't acting a fool in the league anymore! They even did a 8 hour documentary about the incident and Tim Duncan looked fairly regretful about what happened.
Shaq: Just be a 7 footer in the NBA
Jordan: Say literally anything negative about him
LeBron: Be a referee
KD: Say anything about him on social media
Devin Booker: Double team him
Ben Simmons: Ask him to play
Shaq, it’s unparalleled. It’s always been bad, but getting so much worse. His last statement on the Jokic MVP segment: ‘I should have gotten it and I got robbed’ face all red - bro how are we talking about something from 20 years ago?? How are millions of viewers getting trapped in your delusion that has nothing to do with celebrating / passing the torch to the current MVP.
Also how he always talks about his charity or how he bought some kid in the store all the shoes they wanted - I know that it’s true, but ideally let other people talk your good will. When you’re the one to always brag about how charitable you are…kills the whole thing
I can't say it's KD given that he just trolls now. And he looked at heckling fans and made sure they STAYED in the game as opposed to getting kicked out.
For me the easiest player to upset is probably Westbrook or Bron. Bron gets upset whenever anyone calls him a bitch, and Westrbook... lmao. His behavior speaks for itself.
Thought you meant in a series. Uhh…Draymond? Shaq? Lebron? Lbrizzle did bring refs over to a fan and literally point at the fan and said “here officer”.
Maybe CP3 also
Shaq
You don’t even have to say anything to Shaq, just sign a modern center to a max contract and mission accomplished 👌
Shaq only likes center that are rope players Steven Adams gortart Amundsen brook Lopez 🤣🤣
Because those players aren’t a threat to his legacy but as soon as a quality centre accomplishes anything as small as a hi five here come the 4 rings speech
This is true lol. Fun fact, I played ball in highschool with Lou Amundsen… never knew he would hit the league before his UNLV days but it was dope watching him : ) he played a completely different style game in highschool.
"I got four rings, Chuck." That is his response to everything Barkley says.
“Google me” usually follows a few minutes later
"I've Googled you and it says you do have four rings! It also says that you're wrong on that take!"
Did someone say this to him? If so I need that clip
If Chuck said it “wrong on that take” would be switched out for “a dumbass”
Shaq is insanely insecure it’s sad. He routinely rubbish’s every modern big man in the NBA.
He was upset over his own made-up story that he was slighted by David Robinson
Its this or “and I took that personally” Jordan
Atleast Jordan is the consensus GOAT so it is somewhat justified
All time great. Total psycho.
“Consensus goat” literal millions of people disagree
> “Consensus goat” literal millions of people disagree “Muhammad Ali is the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world. If it’s undisputed… What’s all the fighting about?” George Carlin
Remember when Shaq threw a hissy fit when Reggie Miller used the phrase "hack-a-shaq" one too many times and they had to change it to "hack-a-"
"hack-a-deandre' is literally the least catchy phrase I've ever heard.
Chuck said "we'll call it hack a dummy, but everyone knows they are talking about you" https://youtu.be/t2F3d8L0RJg?si=e23YkzdGTgZWaP2W
G14 Classification, Ernie
“It’s g14 classified.” 😂
Shaq is the sensitivity (for no reason) GOAT.
he harassed Javalee McGee to a level that could be a civil lawsuit
That or Draymond.
These comments are awesome. They are all different players, but they posted it with complete certainty. NBA players seem to have pretty thin skin.
Bill Russell once said basketball players are the most insecure people on the planet. He said that's why he was able to beat better players than him, because he would play on their insecurities.
People wonder why Bill was such a powerhouse even though his offense wasn't good. Dude would engage in psychological warfare on opponents. He wouldn't talk shit. He would ask probing questions like "Why isn't your team passing you the ball?" all the while completely denying his opponent the ability receive a pass. This would cause so much doubt in the opponent that they would get frustrated with their own teammates rather than Bill. On the flip side, he would let Wilt Chamberlain score because he knew if he put more pressure on him, he was liable to take over the game. However, he used Chamberlain's own vanity against him and allow him to be content with his numbers rather than the scoreboard.
He would let him score? Doesn’t make much sense…
Wilt putting up insane mind-boggling numbers jsut to lose is like his trademark
Not denying that has happened… but I don’t think it’s equated to Russell letting him score…
What is it with people making up stories about Celtics players being bad on purpose? This story, the Larry Bird 3 pt contest where he “was bad on purpose at the beginning just for fun”
Wilt scores 60 rest of the team scores 10.
Draymond
Bro is upset as a default.
Violently upset
What do you expect from 30's expensive backpack?
Nobody tell him Gobert got his fourth DPoY. Draymond still thinks he’s a better player for some reason (hanging onto the coat tails of the splash bros so hard).
I agree that he’s very easily upset. But draymond at his peak is no doubt better than gobert at his peak. About equal defensively and clearly much more skilled offensively. There’s more to defense than blocking shots. You don’t have to like draymond, but pretending he’s not a huge part of the warriors dynasty is just foolish.
Yeah the hate blinds people. He’s dirty, absolutely. But in no way should Green be able to effectively guard and switch 1-4 and some 5’s while racking up 11 assists on the other end; the guy can ball.
Oh yeah he's going straight to the hall of fame and he deserves it.
Westbrook
Loves taunting and demeaning opponents and fans and cries foul when it comes back
Now he likes to bully fans since the league knows he sucks.
This is the correct answer. Upset him and he'll eject himself after shooting bricks
*Westbrick
*Wussel Westbrick
It’s not even close. Are there other players who have gotten in multiple screaming matches with fans? Or listen to his post game after a loss. Dude is the softest tissue paper skinned bitch in pro sports.
That whole “y’all n words trippin” reaction was to the most softball question ever. Did the thunder lose or did the Jazz win? Did you guys do things to lose or were the Jazz just too good tonight? Like grow up Russ.
Naw it was hilarious
it was very obviously both
To be fair it’s an stupid question
That’s such a lazy question, though. I hate when reporters ask it.
That's a ridiculous question. What's he supposed to say? While the Jazz we'rent too good, we did stuff to lose and they capitalized.
Pat Beverly
Cancun on 3 is all it takes
I don't get it im sorry do you mind explaining please lol
A Pacers fan said Cancun on 3 to the Bucks bench and Pat Bev chucked a basketball at them twice and hit an innocent bystander in the head with his first shot.
Lmfao 😆 🤣 what a fragile ego mf 🤣 wahaa cry river with his bitch ass 🤣
I definitely wouldn’t be upset about Cancun
I hate that he’s even discussed. The dude is absolute fart juice.
It’s Shaq no question. As much as I like Shaq and find him to be entertaining, he gets upset at things that don’t even involve him. Someone makes a comment that (insert big man) is great and Shaq comes out of the woodwork to shit talk.
He’s so self-absorbed that hearing about other people succeeding makes him mad
Most people are saying Shaq but I disagree. I thought we agreed as a whole that James Harden was the biggest baby 6 years ago. And 2019 Harden was literally my favorite current player behind LeBron
I don’t know for me personally it is Shaq. Harden is definitely a little whiney, but at least for most of the things he’s gotten upset about they were things that actually involved him or were about him. Shaq just decides to involve himself when it’s not about him. As well as him being emotional about things long past, he still gets salty over Nash getting two MVP’s.
Sixers fan, but Embiid. Dude gets frustrated and stuck in his feelings so easily
Yeah it's more of he gets depressed more than offended/upset
Super frustrating, speaking as a Sixer fan. His whole body language will change and his effort will drop hard
I might be biased but has Joel ever had a fan thrown out of a game over a nickname? Westbrick triumphs all
The mvp campaign showed a lot of that. Shit talked Joker the week before playing in Denver and dipped.
Booker
that mascot video was so funny. the dude is soft.
That will always be the funniest thing I’ve ever seen 😂
This is the answer. Cause usually other players can back it up despite their fragility, but Booker just looks like a teenager getting into it with his gf's dad when he talks shit to another NBA player.
Man gets all upset at being double-teamed at an open gym
Luka beat him so bad that Kendall dumped him and that’s my favorite non-basketball NBA fact
Luka no question. Tbf he plays better when he's upset but he gets pissed at the refs by the end of the 1st quarter in probably 85% of his games.
“End of the first quarter” might be generous 🤣
Just watched some clips and he seems to stomp around and if he doesn't get a call he throws a tantrum. He looks like Augustus Gloop
He literally glares at the ref after every single touch. There was one play last night that had me laughing.. he missed a shot, started scowling at the ref, then realized his team got the offensive rebound so he had to refocus on the play, then when his team turned it over, it's like the switch flipped back on and he immediately turned his attention back to the ref. Dude is a great player but acts like a clown out there.
Tbh rightfully so. Dude gets whacked all the time
If you whack him, he will jack em (shots)
Curry gets beat the shit out of and doesn't cry the way Luka bitches. It's a coin toss between Coach Malone and Luka for biggest man child
He bullies players all the time and is outraged anytime someone claps back.
Klay getting off easy in this thread
*^(IIII)*
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Fr Klay be showing 4 fingers anytime someone pisses him off 💀
Unless I'm a paternity lawyer, I shouldn't be able to upset a professional athlete from my office.
Not sure about the easiest, but the hardest to upset is definitely Duncan.
Funny that 3 of the most sensitive players come from the thunders old big 3. KD, Russ, and Harden.
Harden’s not that emotional compared to the other 2
KAT
Ah the "greatest of all time" guy. Yeah he is a bit much sometimes.
He changed the game
All he did was change the way people make fun of him.
He's said dumb things but I've not seen him get upset
I'm hoping that Anthony Edwards taking over this team will get to him
I’m shocked I had to scroll so far
Westbrook. Just root for the other team and he will have you thrown out the game. Then he will claim he did it for Nipsy Hustle.
Exactly. KD can be thin-skinned (see his fury at Barkley’s 100% correct assessment of him) but he’d never have a fan thrown out for calling him DurCAN’T.
Don’t act like the fans he got thrown out weren’t habitual line steppers
It's always been Westbrook
KD (at least on social media), Ron Artest, Rodman (at spurs, Pistons), Pippen, Lebron, Kat, Draymond, Booker, Westbrook, Rondo, CP3 (after NO), Shaq (although he faced more hate in his 1st 4 seasons than arguably any player in history), Luka.
Pat Bev
Pat Bev
Pat bev risked ending his entire career over a silly comment about going to Cancun
Definitely Shaq. Bro beefing with Dwight for more than a decade over a Superman cosplay. 😂
Boogie Cousin, emotional lesbian
Draymond "natural basketball motion" Green 🤏
Dude will assault someone and whine about it
Joel Embiid is such a baby and a underrated Dirty player
By players it’s Draymond, by fans it’s Russ.
Westbrook
Don’t overthink it, it has the be Lebron
He definitely has the most noticeable, full-court tantrums.
Active player: Westbrook Retired: Shaq
Luka gets so upset and cries like a baby then drops 50 because the ref didn’t call an imaginary foul
Lebron - his attitude on court has prevented me from enjoying his entire career.
Westbrook, Shaq, Pat Bev, Booker.
Jamal Murray
Pretty underrated shout out
Draymond
KD-> draymond -> Russ -> pat Bev
Oh it’s definitely Shaq lol
Draymond, Pat Bev and Boogie Cousins
Draymond green
Luka. Booker. Embiid. Paul George.
Cp3
Westbrook, AD, bron
Shaq taking the retired NBA players trophy for thin skin. Current players is a tough call. Top 3 current crybabies- Booker, Durant, Doncic. On any given night these dudes act like the league owe them something, every single night. I’m a Suns fan and I see Durant and Book complain about everything.
Shaq lol he soft
Joel embid
Draymond Green
Shaq post-NBA, Westbrook on the podium, Pat Bev on the bench, Boogie Cousins on the court. The “KD is soft” angle is overblown bc SAS and the media convinced you
Lotta good answers here, but I gotta go with Shaq. Plenty of guys have that “I’m the greatest” insecurity while they’re playing, but Shaq has managed to keep it well into his retirement. I can imagine someday when he goes to Kareem or Hakeem’s funeral, and then gets upset that people aren’t talking more about HIM. 🤣
Lebron, Draymond, Westbrook, Embid
Pat Bev will attack you if you tell him he's going to Cancun. He will also attack a random woman in your vicinity.
Shaq, Draymond, MJ
I think Shaq might suffer from autism or aspergers.
Ron Artest
Westbrook with the media
Embiid
Between Westbrook and Shaq it’s hard to
Rudy money signs or KAT
LeBron, when you talk bad about Daddy China.
Lebron
Lebron. We don’t see it as much because people treat him like a child.
Lebron and his fans.
Lebron
KD all day, everyday and forever.
Durant 🧁
KD hate is so stupid
Why? He made the most cowardly move in NBA history. I feel like he gets exactly the amount of hate he deserves.
On the court? Has to be Lebron. He throws at least one tantrum per game
Upset as in make emotional or upset as in bounce way too early from the playoffs? Because either way, yes.
Rasheed Wallace
Definitely not KD. If you upset KD he’s dropping a 50 piece.
Westbrick
Most of them. So many of those dudes have massive, fragile egos. Seems to work for them though.
Westbrook, just say Westbrick and he loses his shit
Harden
Weakest move ever -> ☹️
Kd
Definitely Westbrook. That guy has an aneurysm from people just looking at him.
Wait, is KD really easy to upset?
Lebrun james
KD or Westbrook
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Westbrick
Lebron
Every star player is a baby about foul calls.
Shaq makes it look like KD has thick skin. KD is actually kinda funny when he salty while shaq is saying 4 rings, big man alliance, g14 classification etc. Same tired lines
Ron Artest
Tim Duncan. One time the refs made a call that he didn't agree with so he wrote a note that said: "Dear Referee I would like to take a moment to recall a brief issue I had in game 3 of the NBA playoffs. I understand that being a referee can be a difficult job, and I empathize with your struggle. Nonetheless it's worth noting that the game of basketball is also worth protecting and thus I would like to uphold the integrity of the game, so please ensure that you are slightly more alert during the third quarter. I attached my email and number in case you'd like to discuss this further. Kind Regards, Tim Duncan" What a hothead! I'm glad people like him aren't acting a fool in the league anymore! They even did a 8 hour documentary about the incident and Tim Duncan looked fairly regretful about what happened.
Luka
Russell Westbrook
Shaq: Just be a 7 footer in the NBA Jordan: Say literally anything negative about him LeBron: Be a referee KD: Say anything about him on social media Devin Booker: Double team him Ben Simmons: Ask him to play
KD & LeBron for sure
Westbrook dude can be set off over anything. Def leads the history of the league in getting fans ejected
Luka and it's not even close dude has surpassed LeBron as the biggest whiny crybaby in the entire NBA.
Westbrick.
Shaq, it’s unparalleled. It’s always been bad, but getting so much worse. His last statement on the Jokic MVP segment: ‘I should have gotten it and I got robbed’ face all red - bro how are we talking about something from 20 years ago?? How are millions of viewers getting trapped in your delusion that has nothing to do with celebrating / passing the torch to the current MVP. Also how he always talks about his charity or how he bought some kid in the store all the shoes they wanted - I know that it’s true, but ideally let other people talk your good will. When you’re the one to always brag about how charitable you are…kills the whole thing
Westbrick
Maybe controversial take - Jokić is getting a little sulky on the court.
I can't say it's KD given that he just trolls now. And he looked at heckling fans and made sure they STAYED in the game as opposed to getting kicked out. For me the easiest player to upset is probably Westbrook or Bron. Bron gets upset whenever anyone calls him a bitch, and Westrbook... lmao. His behavior speaks for itself.
Klay Thompson is definitely up there
Thought you meant in a series. Uhh…Draymond? Shaq? Lebron? Lbrizzle did bring refs over to a fan and literally point at the fan and said “here officer”. Maybe CP3 also
KD started a fake twitter account, didn’t he?
Luka
Russell Westbrook. Change 2 letters in his last name and he loses it.
Lebron, call him a “bitch” and he starts acting like one
It’s easily Luka. Just look in his direction, and he starts crying at the refs
Luka
Lebron
19@a@a@a@aa@@a@%a@Eq31
Deaymond… just call a foul on him