Draymond Green named NBA's most hated player for 2026 season
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Who is the most hated player in the NBA?
The answer, according to one site, is the Golden State Warriors' Draymond Green.
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The site, RotoWire, came up with the most hated NBA player in every state according to "rivalry logic, playoff history and villain narrative" and Green was the most hated player in 16 states, including Arizona, Texas and Oregon.
Thomas Leary wrote of Green: "Draymond Green dominates the map with 16 states, making him the undisputed villain of the NBA landscape. His footprint spans every corner of the country, from Arizona and Texas in the Sun Belt to Ohio, Tennessee, and West Virginia in the heartland. The reasons are well-documented: a career built on physical intimidation, flagrant fouls, and an abrasive personality that opponents and neutral fans alike find impossible to root for. Even in states without obvious rival teams -- Montana, Nebraska, Wyoming -- Draymond's universal antagonist status carries the day. He's not hated because of geography; he's hated because of who he is."
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Jayson Tatum, Jalen Brunson among 'most hated' NBA players
The second most hated player in the NBA? The Boston Celtics' Jayson Tatum, who was No. 1 in 13 states, including California, Florida, and Georgia.
11 players were represented on the list, with the New York Knicks' Jalen Brunson the most hated in six states.
Interestingly, the Phoenix Suns' Dillon Brooks, nicknamed "Dillon the Villain" did not show up as the most hated NBA player in any state.
Anthony Edwards, Luka Doncic, Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, LeBron James, Trae Young and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander were the other NBA players who were the most hated in at least one NBA state, according to RotoWire.
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