NBA's Notorious Whiners

[Ashy Larry]

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16. Baron Davis

Davis has been criticized for not playing well with his teammates. He's also been criticized for not playing nice with referees.







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15. Stephen Jackson

The Bobcats' leading scorer tied for fifth in technicals last season with 13. And that's an improvement over the 18 he received (enough for a second-place finish) in 2008-09 with Golden State.
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14. Dirk Nowitzki

Dirk doesn't mess around when he's upset with a call. Which may explain his 10 technicals last season.
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13. Steve Nash

Nash, who seems even-keeled, is anything but when he gets a call he disagrees with.







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12. Richard Hamilton

The Pistons' guard is annually among the league leaders in technical fouls.
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11. Amar'e Stoudemire

The Knicks signed a $100-million complainer who racked up 13 technicals last year.








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10. Dwight Howard

The always-playful big man has a knack for picking up technicals. He had a league-leading 17 T's last season ... and that's without cursing, which he claims he never does.

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9. Carmelo Anthony

Despite his nickname, Anthony is anything but mellow when officials call him for a foul.







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8. Manu Ginobili

The Spurs' sixth man has mastered the art of whining without getting caught: He received one one technical last season, which was later rescinded after league review.
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7. Josh Smith

The Hawks forward started every game for last season and averaged 15.7 points. He probably also averaged 15.7 complaints per game.







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6. Ray Allen

In the 2010 playoffs, Ray Allen compiled 70 percent of the Celtics complaints. This is a fact; the Wall Street Journal kept a running tally.
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5. Kendrick Perkins

If anyone has the potential to fill Rasheed Wallace's shoes as the league's King of Technicals, it's Perkins, who received 16 T's last season.








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4. Paul Pierce

Like many of his Celtics' teammates, Pierce has a reputation for questioning the refs' calls.
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3. LeBron James

Like Kobe, LeBron is one of the league's greatest players. And like Kobe, LeBron likes to whine.






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2. Tim Duncan

A four-time NBA champion, Duncan is known for his quiet and unassuming ways on the court. Unfortunately, he's also known for complaining about no-calls.
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1. Kobe Bryant

The NBA has tried for years to crack down on unsportsmanlike conduct and players' gripes about foul calls. And this year, the league took a controversial step in doing so: Players will now receive more technicals for overreacting to referees' calls.

In light of this move, here's a look at players, such as Kobe Bryant, who should be a bit concerned. After all, they're known for being some of the league's biggest complainers.
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[Venti Quattro]

lol #2 and #1

[redzero]

This list looks like it's missing somebody...


lol #2 and #1

Yeah, Lakers fans should be glad that Kobe is ahead of Timmy on yet another list.

[fevertrees]

This list looks like it's missing somebody...





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[DPG21920]

Paul and Pau should be on there.

[Ari Gold]

Lol at no Rasheed Wallace on the list.

[Giuseppe]

Yes, Manu is terribly disingenuous. It's surprising/Brazilians aren't usually so clever.

[Giuseppe]

Haywood Workman/blurred in the top photo. I wonder who's ass he kissed to be a player/ref?

[Killakobe81]

a good list cant quibble ...
I disagree that duncan IS #1 here. Kobe deserves it. yes, i think he gets a lot of non calls ...but he shoots ALOT so of course that will mean he will have a high number of missed calls. duncan does whine more in the traditonal sense but not as often as Kobe. Kobe "bitches and gripes" ...duncan's is more the classic whine. But magic whined a lot too and he was (still is) my favorite player ...fixed

[Venti Quattro]

kobe 1 duncan 2 does it really matter. they are two of the biggest whiners in the NBA, bottom line

[mindcrime]

How is Brad "I'm going to tell my mommy" Miller not on the list? Guy looks like he's crying half the time.

[sefant77]

Pau and Paul missing, seriously.

[Brazil]

Yes, Manu is terribly disingenuous. It's surprising/Brazilians aren't usually so clever.

not sure if serious

[WildcardManu]

Just look at the top 4

[JamStone]

This list looks like it's missing somebody...


This guy?

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Although, K-Mart is probably more notorious for flagrant fouls than really whining at referees. Still would expect him on the list...



Lol at no Rasheed Wallace on the list.

Perhaps it's due to the fact Rasheed announced his retirement and isn't technically in the league anymore. He'd obviously be in the top 5, arguably be #1.

[balli]

Duncan should be first. Paul should be near the top if not second. Paul doesn't just whine to refs, he acts like a little bitch towards his teammates and coaches as well. I think Kobe complains a lot, but most of the time I think he has justifiable cause; unlike Duncan, Manu, Sheed, et al.

And I hate to say this, but Deron runs his mouth more than he used to. He isn't one of the worst in the league and he doesn't whine so much as discuss, but yeah, he talks more than he used to.

[redzero]

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Not a game goes by in which David West doesn't say AND ONE!

[sefant77]

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[balli]

I'll see your Stan van Gundy and match you with one Phil Jackson; although his broken body and special throne don't allow him to directly talk to the refs much, his passive aggressive, pre-game griping and referee mindgames are pretty sniveling.

[DAF86]

8. Manu Ginobili

The Spurs' sixth man has mastered the art of whining without getting caught: He received one one technical last season, which was later rescinded after league review.

So the proof that Manu Ginobili doesn't get caught when he whines is that he got T'd up when he didn't deserve it?

Manu is nowhere near the top of the NBA's most notorious whiners, there's a reason he has (I think) just 1 TF in his whole NBA career. The writer of this article is clearly BS, tbh.

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

So the proof that Manu Ginobili doesn't get caught when he whines is that he got T'd up when he didn't deserve it?

Manu is nowhere near the top of the NBA's most notorious whiners, there's a reason he has (I think) just 1 TF in his whole NBA career. The writer of this article is clearly BS, tbh.

Why you foamin' at the mouth brah?

[DAF86]

Why you foamin' at the mouth brah?

It's been a long time since I defended Manu on an argument, let me enjoy it.

P/S: Writer must be a Suns/Mavs/Nuggetts/Lakers fan.

[redzero]

P/S: Writer must be a Suns/Mavs/Nuggetts/Lakers fan.

That would make sense if there weren't Suns, Mavs, Nuggets, and Lakers players on the list.

[lefty]

Duncan and Kobe = 9 titles


Whining does pay off

[Giuseppe]

It's been a long time since I defended Manu on an argument, let me enjoy it.

At least he had the wherewithal to close his trap during The Skunker. He took his medicine like the rest of his buds=bent over/cheeks spread/ankles gripped/balloon knot ripely exposed/Nash & Amare hat pins at the ready.

I wish I could've enjoyed it in real time, but, I was terribgly uncertain as to who would be the easier clean for us.

[Texas_Ranger]

Duncan should be first. Paul should be near the top if not second. Paul doesn't just whine to refs, he acts like a little bitch towards his teammates and coaches as well. I think Kobe complains a lot, but most of the time I think he has justifiable cause; unlike Duncan, Manu, Sheed, et al.

And I hate to say this, but Deron runs his mouth more than he used to. He isn't one of the worst in the league and he doesn't whine so much as discuss, but yeah, he talks more than he used to.

I'm 100% sure that there are more fouls not called on Duncan than on Kobe.

[Giuseppe]

I'm 100% sure that there are more fouls not called on Duncan than on Kobe.

I want to respond, i.e, troll, but, I can't figure your equation, you SOB, you.

[Jt.ONE]

lol at 3 boston

and no chris paul sons?

[DAF86]

That would make sense if there weren't Suns, Mavs, Nuggets, and Lakers players on the list.

You're right, he must be a Hornets fan. No Paul nor West?!

[Daddy_Of_All_Trolls]

Let's do the reverse. Who doesn't whine? If there is such a player we might consider believing them if they do complain.

[Booharv]

Among retired players McHale was always a pretty big complainer.

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[Fpoonsie]

That pic of Manu remains a classic. Though, that's an "I see your point" face if I've ever seen one...

[DPG21920]

Manu is a flopper, not really a whiner imo. Tim's whining pisses me off like no other. It is infuriating to me and I can't imagine how it is for people who don't like him.

Paul should be on there over Manu for sure.

[BUMP]

Duncan and Kobe take it a little too far IMO. I can understand complaining once maybe twice, but these two do it literally after every no call or foul on them. If you do it once, then maybe the ref will think he missed something, but if you complain after every call he'll think you're a whiny bitch.

[Giuseppe]

^They ain't tryin' to convince 'em, you idiot. They're trying to bully 'em.

[picc84]

Bean right where he's used to being. On top.

[Chieflion]

In before "Dwyane Wade isn't on this list because he gets every call".

[LakeShow]

I have to admit Kobe does whine about calls, even the most obvious calls but he's the Best in the NBA and like Jordan he tries to work the officials. Jordan used to cuss the refs out and would never get a tech. Timmie tries to work the officials too but his whining is pathetic.

Just think if Kobe got Kobe rules like Jordan had the Jordan rules, he would be the undisputed GOAT.

[duhoh]

Duncan and Kobe = 9 titles


Whining does pay off

San Antonio Lakers?

[SomeCallMeTim]

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[SomeCallMeTim]

That list is pretty accurate IMO. Kobe sure does like to whine it up out there. Duncan Face is legendary.

I'd be more interested in a list of the least whiny players in the league. I can't for the life of me think of any off the top of my head. DJ Mbenga?

[Chieflion]

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That was a legit complaint by Nash. He didn't even touch that flopping Fish. His gesture told the whole story about NBA refs though. They blind.

[FkLA]

Just think if Kobe got Kobe rules like Jordan had the Jordan rules, he would be the undisputed GOAT.

stfu

seriously


Manu is a flopper, not really a whiner imo.

This. Manu has no business being on that list. Not even close. And why isnt that fag Gaysol on the list, he yells like bitch every time he releases the ball than complains if theres no call. Looking like a fag while doing so I might add:

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[BUMP]

Just think if Kobe got Kobe rules like Jordan had the Jordan rules, he would be the undisputed GOAT.

>LakerFan logs on computer and reads Spurstalk
>LakerFan sees thread about Kobe and rushes in
>LakerFan makes ridiculous claim defending Kobe
>my face after Lakeshow's post

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[Fpoonsie]

I will admit that Timmy's constant "Who? ME?!" face annoys the shit outta me. Love the guy, but that act is tired and everybody hates that part of his game.

[ALVAREZ6]

Manu does whine, and exactly like the article says, he's damn good :lol

Dude is really good at knowing his limits, he cares about the team too much to take it further, but he does question calls often. I see nothing wrong with this.

Naturally it's hard not to call out refs when they make horseshit calls, I can definitely relate, as I used to bitch at them all the time when I played.

[ALVAREZ6]

We should make another list, the league's top whiny bitches amongst players themselves.

Gasol, Dirk, and especially Dwight Howard would top that shit, especially Dwight, he's such a pissy douche, spends the entire game bitching and throwing his enormous elbows at people, and wonders why he's always in foul trouble.

There was a very close Lakers - Magic game last spring after the all-star break and it got intense with Gasol and Howard..and by intense, of course I mean extremely pissy and gay. It was like a girl fight, one hard foul lead them into a back and forth sissy ass slap contest, it was pretty damn funny :lol

[J.T.]

Lol at no Rasheed Wallace on the list.

sheed retired. raise the bar.

[Darrin]

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I've never understood why Rasheed Wallace got all the credit for being the whiner. Chauncey Billups, especially in the 2004-05 and 2005-06 seasons, was constantly in referees ears with Detroit and he barely got a tech for it.

[pauls931]

LOL, I knew Nash would be in there and figured they'd sneak Duncan in, but not at #2 haha... I don't think Duncan wines but when he does he always has that stupid 'you ripped me off for 5 bucks' look on his face.

[ohmwrecker]

That pic of Manu remains a classic. Though, that's an "I see your point" face if I've ever seen one...

It looks like he's doing a DeNiro impression . . . "You talkin' to me?"

[Hornets1]

Chris paul may deserve to be on the list, but he isn't one of the worst.

David west deserves to be top 5. He has never committed a foul


BTW, fevertrees, STFU! You are a moron and never have good insight. I bet that pic in your sig is you