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Most Hated Clippers
4 villains from the Los Angeles Clippers have earned a spot in the Hall of Villains. Ranked by community Villain Score.
#1
LEGEND
James Harden
Harden turned basketball into a free throw shooting contest and somehow made it boring to watch one of the most skilled players ever. His head-snapping, arm-hooking, foul-baiting style made games unwatchable. Then he developed a pattern of giving up on teams when things got tough - quitting on OKC, demanding out of Houston, and checking out in Brooklyn. He's the master of putting up empty stats while his teams underachieve in the playoffs.
SG • 2010s
85.3
Hate Score
#2
REGIONAL
Retired 2017
Matt Barnes
The ultimate instigator. Barnes never met a line he wouldn't cross to get under an opponent's skin. From fake-throwing balls at Kobe's face to fighting with fans and players, he thrived on chaos.
Small Forward • 2010s
83.0
Hate Score
#3
REGIONAL
Russell Westbrook
Russell Westbrook is the ultimate stat-padding enigma. Critics say he hunts triple-doubles at the expense of winning, refuses to adapt his game despite declining athleticism, and takes bad shots that hurt his teams. His explosive personality and "I don't care what you think" attitude has made him one of the most polarizing figures in NBA history. The Lakers disaster cemented his villain status - arriving with championship expectations but becoming the scapegoat for their failures with his brick-heavy shooting and poor fit.
PG • 2010s
78.5
Hate Score
#4
REGIONAL
Kawhi Leonard
The robot who ghosted an entire franchise. Kawhi Leonard's silent treatment of the Spurs organization and mysterious injury saga turned one of the NBA's most respected players into a controversial figure. His "load management" approach changed the league but frustrated fans who paid to see him play. The Clippers' playoff failures despite his massive contract have only added to the criticism. He watched Spurs playoff games from a luxury box instead of the bench, alienating everyone.
SF • 2010s
71.3
Hate Score
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