Sports Illustrated recently asked 146 NBA players: Who is the league's dirtiest player?
Here are the results:
1. Reggie Evans, which makes sense since he's the only active player to tear off an opponent's scrotum during a game.
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2. Kevin Garnett, which is fine.
3. Metta World Peace, who would probably get a few more votes if they took the poll today.
From there it went:
4. Jeff Fosterwho's since retired. (Pour out some milk on the concrete)
5. Chris Paulalways game for a crotch shot.
6. Gerald Hendersonvery well-deserved; he's been a cheap shot artist since college.
7. Kevin Lovebit of a surprise, then again 13 boards a game don't come easy.
8. Kurt Thomassometimes I get scared just typing his name.
9. Anderson VarejaoAutomatic.
10. Eduardo NajeraNot a bad career you had, Eduardo Najera
11. Ryan Hollins Wait, what?
Yes, THE Ryan Hollins. Who I never realized had any sort of NBA reputation aside from "the seven footer who can't rebound" is considered one of the dirtiest players in the league.
And you know what? I like it.
When it comes to the playoffs, you can never have too many dirty players on your side. Guys who are willing to mix it up, and agitate the other team. It also helps when said agitator isn't all that important. And Ryan Hollins certainly isn't.
Maybe he can be Boston's psychological answer to Ivan Johnson?
Anyway, the Top 15 rounded out with:
12. Dwight Howardshould be higher.
13. Shane Battierthe second Dukie on the list.
14. Jamaal Magloirethat's "Worst All Star in NBA History" Jamaal Magloire, to you.
15. Raja Bellmissed the last month with injury, but still crazy after all these years.
In closing, I have only one question:
Where's Dwyane Wade?
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