VILLAIN CHRONICLES
Deep dives into NBA villain history, debates, and the stories behind basketball's most hated
THE SUPER TEAM ERA: How Player Empowerment Created a New Generation of Villains
From The Decision to the Warriors dynasty, the super team era changed basketball forever - and made villainy the default state.
THE NATURAL SHOOTING MOTION: Draymond Green's Masterclass in Modern Villainy
How does a defensive player become one of the most hated in NBA history? By perfecting every annoying aspect of basketball villainy.
THE KING OF MADISON SQUARE GARDEN: How Reggie Miller Became New York's Nightmare
8 points in 9 seconds. The choke gesture. A decade of torture. Reggie Miller made Madison Square Garden his personal playground of pain.
THE HARDEST ROAD: Kevin Durant's Journey to Becoming the NBA's Most Despised Champion
On July 4th, 2016, Kevin Durant joined the 73-win Warriors team that just beat him. What followed was the most mocked phrase in NBA villain history.
Bad Boys Pistons: The Original NBA Villains
Before super teams and social media, the Detroit Pistons perfected the art of being hated.
Greatest Villain Moments of All Time
From The Decision to 8 points in 9 seconds, these are the moments that created NBA legends of hate.
Why Villains Make the NBA Better
Every great story needs great villains. Here's why the NBA's most hated players are actually its most valuable.
The 10 Most Hated Players in NBA History
From LeBron's Decision to KD's hardest road, we rank the players who inspired the strongest reactions from fans.