LeBron James, Tim Tebow, Bryce Harper And The 50 Most Hated People in Sports Right Now

LeBron James reacts to the referee while playing against the Toronto Raptors during first-half NBA basketball game action in Toronto, Friday, March 30, 2012. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Nathan Denette)

Bleacher Report:

Dripping with talent and eccentricity, the sports world has become a melting pot of unique personalities.

And within this boiling stew of diversity is a collection of naturally despised individuals, those who are just too obnoxious or pompous to be likable.

From arrogant legends to cliche-filled analysts, these sportsmen continue to flood the athletic realm with filth of all kinds.

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Comments

[Gasparilla]

08:50 PM on 05/24/2012

I thought the decision thing was overdone and tacky and rubbed Cleveland's face in it. But if that's the worst you can say about someone....

[55 mph]

12:40 PM on 05/23/2012

I don't understand the hate for LeBron. The Decision was set up to bring $6 million to various charities. That's why he did it the way he did it. Sure it seemed like a waste of time and over hyped just to find out he was going to Miami. But one of the main reasons it was hyped was to spike an interest so they could get that charity money.

What other athlete can spark enough interest to garner $6 million in charity in one event?

And also, I think he's a class act. He practically had the Pacers trying to pick fights with him all game long and he handled himself with class, respect and dignity, letting his game speak, and not his emotions. Sure he should take the game winning shots sometimes and doesn't, but that's no reason to hate him.

LeBron James is a brilliant athlete and a stellar human being.

[Dewts]

12:21 PM on 05/23/2012

who hates paul pierce?

and how was mel kiper jr so low?

[leanforward]

12:17 PM on 05/23/2012

colinsworth shouldnt be so hated
though I cant stand how he constantly says pash rush instead of pass rush

[GravitonX]

12:15 PM on 05/23/2012

The irony is that many of the same would make the 50 most loved list.

[Bodie1]

12:14 PM on 05/23/2012

No Bud Selig? C'mon!

[whoaDaddy]

11:59 AM on 05/23/2012

why would HP post this garbage? Jeez, it is hard enough to stay calm and get some joy out of life, then HP comes along and puts out a story one who everyone HATES in sports?

With the hatred flying like you-know-what in the fan for Obama, isn't there just enough hatred to go around?

frankly, i'd rather see more promotion of arianna than stuff like this.

[Beermonger]

11:22 AM on 05/23/2012

I'm Slideshowed out. Can we ever just have these useless compilations in list form to save us 10 minutes?

[leanforward]

12:16 PM on 05/23/2012

if only, IF ONLY

there wouldnt be as many clicks or views, it will change someday I predict

[SheikArbusto]

10:49 AM on 05/23/2012

Why is Lebron only the 3rd most hated?

[Beermonger]

11:38 AM on 05/23/2012

It's the way he went about his exit from Cleveland with the ESPN produced "the decision." That ruffled a lot of feathers. Can't blame him a bit for wanting out of Cleveland though. What a depressing city.

[SheikArbusto]

04:07 PM on 05/23/2012

I am sure you have visited it to form that opinion.

[Toddynho]

09:53 AM on 05/23/2012

Wow, I probably couldn't name 10 people in sports today, let alone the 50 most hated. too many important things to focus on...

[Sad But True]

11:08 AM on 05/23/2012

Like commenting on how you have other things to focus on.

[Beermonger]

11:39 AM on 05/23/2012

LOL

[Studebaker Hawk]

11:34 PM on 05/22/2012

I can't believe that Danica Patrick didn't make the list.

[55 mph]

12:42 PM on 05/23/2012

For what? That's a brave woman.

[Studebaker Hawk]

10:36 PM on 05/23/2012

No braver than any of her fellow competitors.  Ms. Patrick has been rude and always a bundle of excuses for her increasingly poor showings.  Katherine Legge and Sarah Fisher are woman drivers who let their performances do the talking.

[independent32955-2]

10:42 PM on 05/22/2012

I cant even take people seriously who hate Lebron still...hate him for leaving Cleveland, for the way he left, for the fact that he went somewhere to play with friends, on and on and on...the biggest justification I heard for this hate was from someone in Cleveland...his point was that many people in Cleveland have no real opportunity to leave, even if they want to, options simply arent there...the fact that this local boy was so loved for staying there by choice was bound to turn to loathing and hatred if he ever left...he did and they do. nuff said.

[kurr]

08:39 AM on 05/23/2012

I call him LeFlop & hate him for that reason. He is one of the most talented players ever yet he feels the need to game the refs whenever possible and cry like a two year old when he doesn't get the bogus calls.

[Seafarer61]

07:51 PM on 05/23/2012

Give me a break. Jabbar played nearly 20 years and never committed a foul.

[SheikArbusto]

10:37 AM on 05/23/2012

Let's go down memory lane and refresh, shall we? Here is a list of LeQuit's accomplishments in Cleveland. Remember, this was all done under the "give me what I want or else I will leave banner he put in management's face for 7 years. LeQuit

- demanded a practice facility be built closer to home
- demanded a new locker room as the current locker room was a whole 2 years old
- demanded the aquisition of Laura Hughes, then Moe Williams
- demanded a contract extension for Z
- nixed a trade for Stoudemire
- nixed a trade involving Gibson
- demanded Coach Brown be hired
- demanded Coach Brown be given an extension
- demanded Coach Brown be fired
- demanded a paid job for his high school associates
- demanded unfettered access to practice facilities and the Q for his family and friends
- refused to help recruit free agents
- refused to help recruit Brown's replacement

Lebron's promises to fans was clear. When asked shortly before the decision, by fans, if he would stay, Lebron lifted his shirt, showed his tattoo that said, "LOYALTY," and continually gave fans the impression he would stay and make good on the promise to bring Cleveland its first championship in nearly 50 years.

Then he went peepee on them on national TV, condemned all who didnt support his choice and informed all that he was keeping a list, revelled in the Cavs string of losses telling his former team (who

[55 mph]

12:46 PM on 05/23/2012

Dayumn! Get a life! LeBron certainly has one, and he sure as h3|| isn't compiling a hate list on your insignificant shortcomings like you have.

LOL!

[pleasantlyny]

02:43 PM on 05/23/2012

You do know you made alot of that up.

His last year in cleaveland he went from city to city saying i will not decide until the off season.

Question... did he break his contract? Did he not live up to the contractual obligations? did he do anything wrong by choosing MIAMI or CLE?

[AAHewetson]

10:15 AM on 05/22/2012

I would have thought at least one or two referees would have made the list.

[LONDON3]

07:57 AM on 05/22/2012

Love love LOVE LeBron James....swag. style, humor, talent, everything but the damn RING ..... yet...... Work hard HEAT and get that damn elusive ring

I love watching him just walk across the damn floor with that MANlyness he's got IT! Mostly he is true sportsman, never fighting always loving:-)

[Anonmouse33]

10:02 AM on 05/23/2012

i'm trying to hear what you're saying, but i can't quite make out the words around lebron's cahhk-n-ur-mouff.

[pleasantlyny]

02:44 PM on 05/23/2012

that was soooooooo wrong... lol

[SheikArbusto]

10:48 AM on 05/23/2012

Yes, such a good guy, disloyal to the core, petulant, with a grandiose sense of entitlement, and a willingness to quit on family, friends, and teammates.

[LONDON3]

11:36 AM on 05/23/2012

Your haterNESS is truly showing...don't hate the player....hopefully you know the rest

Go HEAT!

[pleasantlyny]

02:44 PM on 05/23/2012

what family did he quit on?

[Billk29]

11:48 PM on 05/21/2012

Tom Brady? What?

[55 mph]

12:48 PM on 05/23/2012

Must be jealousy.

[Billk29]

01:19 PM on 05/24/2012

Must be. Far as i'm concerned he's the NFL's best marketing tool for image .