The Drama Queens of Professional Sports

By (Senior Analyst) on March 3, 2009

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TAMPA, FL - FEBRUARY 28:  Alex Rodriguez #13 of the New York Yankees laughs during an interview prior to the start of the Grapefruit League Spring Training game against the Minnesota Twins at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 28, 2009 in Tampa, Flo

Drama queens. Every sport has one. In each of America's professional sports leagues, there is that one athlete that any fan would immediately identify as the ultimate stereotype of the prima donna athlete who will cause problems for everyone if he doesn't get his way.

Without further ado, I will now identify the biggest "drama queen" in each of America's professional sports leagues.

Baseball: Manny Ramirez

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 15:  Manny Ramirez #99 of the Los Angeles Dodgers swings at a pitch in the eighth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game Five of the National League Championship Series during the 2008 MLB playoffs on October 15, 2008 a

I highly doubt that there is any bigger drama queen in Major League Baseball than Manny Ramirez.

When in Boston, Manny one day woke up and decided that he no longer wanted to play for the Red Sox, and so he allegedly faked an injury and avoided playing any good baseball until the team was forced to trade him.

Now, even though Spring Training has already begun, Manny is still an unsigned free agent because he refuses to believe that the Los Angeles Dodgers' offer is the best out there.

While he is undoubtedly a great player, Manny is simultaneously the ultimate distraction on a baseball team, and therefore I declare him to be baseball's drama queen.

Basketball: Stephon Marbury

BOSTON - FEBRUARY 27:  Stephon Marbury #8 of the Boston Celtics sits on the bench after he was pulled from the game in the second quarter against the Indiana Pacers on February 27, 2009 at TD Banknorth Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User e

There may be no bigger drama queen in all of sports than Stephon Marbury. In spite of all of his talent, "Starbury", as he likes to call himself, became such a distraction in New York that he was banished from the team until a buyout agreement was finally reached.

Now with the defending champion Boston Celtics, it's just a matter of time before Stephon Marbury becomes the drama- filled "Starbury" once again.

Football: Terrell Owens

PHILADELPHIA - DECEMBER 28:  Terrell Owens #81 of the Dallas Cowboys looks on against the Philadelphia Eagles on December 28, 2008 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Ok, I'm sure everyone saw this one coming. T.O, or "Team Oblitorator", as he is commonly referred to on ESPN, is known for absolutely enihilating the team chemistry of the squads for which he plays.

Be it in San Francisco, Philadelphia, or Dallas, Terrell has managed to single- handedly destroy the locker room for which he plays through constant bickering, bad- mouthing, and accusations towards fellow players.

While his talent is certainly Hall of Fame worthy, his ego makes him one of the biggest drama queens in the history of sports.

Hockey: Sean Avery

PHILADELPHIA - NOVEMBER 24:  Sean Avery #16 of the Dallas Stars skates against the Phildelphia Flyers on November 24, 2008 at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Out of all of the players whom I have discussed in this list, Sean Avery may be the only one who intentionally desires to be a distraction. Sean has openly stated that he believes that the NHL is too uptight, and he feels that his antics are necessary in order to liven up the league a little bit.

Yes, the NHL may have some problems with its marketing, but crudely calling out his ex- girlfriend on national tv may not have been the best way to go about that.

Since the aforementioned escapade, Sean has been suspended indefinitely from the league, and is first now preparing to make a comeback with my beloved New York Rangers.

I'm gonna keep my fingers crossed that Sean directs his distractions toward the other team this time, and not towards the New York Rangers locker room.

Soccer: David Beckham

GENOA, ITALY - MARCH 01:  David Beckham of Milan during the Serie A match between Sampdoria and AC Milan at the Stadio Luigi Ferraris on March 1, 2009 in Genoa,Italy.  (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

The Los Angeles Galaxy's high- priced prima donna came to America claiming that his recognition will save soccer in the USA. If that wasn't egotistical enough, he is now trying to reneg on his deal with the Galaxy after two injury- filled seasons in the United States.

In essence, David Beckham is all about himself and his image, rather than his game or the team he plays for. For this reason, I have no problem declaring him as the biggest drama queen in soccer.

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