5 players you haters should lay easy on

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ORLANDO, FL - JUNE 14:  Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers speaks to the media after the Lakers defeated the Orlando Magic in Game Five of the 2009 NBA Finals on June 14, 2009 at Amway Arena in Orlando, Florida.  The Lakers won 99-86.  NOTE TO USER

There are many haters out there. yeah, you know who you are. You hate players for different reasons. Mostly stupid reasons. When I search for most hated players in the NBA, a lot of these players come up.

So, if you hate some of these players, just relax and think about it. Think about the reason you hate him. Put yourself in his shoes. How would you feel if you were hated on by so many people because of those dumb reasons?

Anderson Varejao

ORLANDO, FL - MAY 26:  Anderson Varejao #17 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts while playing against the Orlando Magic in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at the Amway Arena on May 26, 2009 in Orlando, Florida. NOTE T

Sure he flops. but he is one of the most unselfish team players. he also plays with great energy and hustle. Varejao is always the one chasing and getting the rebounds and loose balls. His flops help his team. I'm sure a lot of you haters would want him on your team if he's available.

Tracy McGrady

HOUSTON - APRIL 24:  Guard Tracy McGrady #1 of the Houston Rockets during play against the Portland Trail Blazers in Game Three of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center on April 24, 2009 in Houston, Texas. NOTE

Since his massive injury plagued seasons, people have started to turn on him, especially Rockets fans. SHAME ON YOU!! yes i understand your frustration. I'm a rockets fan, and these days are tough. However, it's not T-Mac's fault!! Injuries happen. He is not quitting on the team or tanking. HE CAN'T PLAY!!! In fact, you can make a case that he wants to play so much he came back too early and played last season when he wasn't 100%. That caused him to shut it down and undergo surgery later in the year. Do you think T-Mac asked for any of that??

So, to all T-Mac haters out there, especially if you are a Rockets fan, lay easy on him and appreciate the good days T-Mac brought you. Remember 13 points in 35 seconds?

Paul Pierce

BOSTON - MAY 17:  Paul Pierce #34 of the Boston Celtics walks off the court as he is pulled from the game late in the fourth quarter against the Orlando Magic in Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at TD Banknorth

Apparently there are many Paul Pierce haters out there. Why do you hate him? because he's too cocky? he's overrated? he ''faked'' an injury in the 2008 finals?

C'mon, no matter what you think, the guy is a beast. He is one of the most clutch players in the league as he time and time again carries his team in the 4th quarter. yeah he said he's the best player in the world. but the guy just won the championship he was excited let him say whatever he wants. besides, he IS one of the best players in the world.

Now, about the injury and wheelchair. think about it. Why would he fake that injury? to scare and play a joke on his team and the entire city of Boston? just so he can have a dramatic comeback and win the game? They don't make sense. He must have been in a lot of pain and thought it was serious.

So even if you're a Lakers fan and you are still mad about his dramatic comeback and victory in the 2008 finals, get over it. Paul Pierce is The Truth and you should not be hatin' on him.

Kobe Bryant

ORLANDO, FL - JUNE 14:  Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers speaks to the media after the Lakers defeated the Orlando Magic in Game Five of the 2009 NBA Finals on June 14, 2009 at Amway Arena in Orlando, Florida.  The Lakers won 99-86.  NOTE TO USER

When you're the best layer in the world, you're bound to have haters. It actually surprised me when I searched the most hated players in the NBA pretty much every answer included the Black Mamba.

Kobe had tough years in the nba. Not many players have gone through the journey he has in the league. Early in his career he was cocky and arrogant. He went through the sexual assault case in 03-04. He had a fued with Shaq. After a few mediocore seasons he demanded a trade and dissed Andrew Bynum in a parking lot video.

Those are tough times. and those are plenty reason why you might be a kobe hater; but he's grown up now. Ever since Pau Gasol came along Kobe has been everything you could ask of him. He became a much better team leader. He always performed on the court. Like half of his fingers are injured but we can't even tell from his flawless game.

So, if you still hate Kobe, you're living in the past. Times have changed. Kobe has changed. As of now he's still the best player in the world and a champion.

LeBron James

ORLANDO, FL - MAY 30:  LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on between plays against the Orlando Magic in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2009 Playoffs at Amway Arena on May 30, 2009 in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: Use

I know there are many Lebron fans out there. but you will be surprised how many Lebron haters there also are. Again, when you are the best player in the game, haters are inevitable.

I already wrote an article about Lebron's troubled summer and why you should leave him alone, so i'm not going to go into details. But the reasons you might be a hater might be: he's too cocky, he's a sore loser, he's overhyped, overrated...

Come on, GET REAL!!! Lebron is one of the best players in the game and have the chance to go down as one of the best ever. He always exceeds expectations. It's not his fault the media overhypes him. and that doesn't make him overrated. Sure he's not perfect, but no one is. and his resume is much cleaner than Kobe's if you compare the trouble each has gotten into. Lebron is the face of the NBA of course he will be overhyped. He has a nice personality and he is a great teammate and great team leader. Surveys show he is the guy NBA players want to play with the most. If you want any more specific reasons, read my other article.

Because he's Lebron James, anything he does can attract negative attention. You haters should just lay off and enjoy what he has to offer to the game of basketball.

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