Top 5 Most Loved Athletes

In sports there are athletes that people hate and want to kill like Michael Vick, Tiger Woods, and Big Ben Roethlisberger.

But then there are some athletes that people love and want to buy jerseys and T-shirts with that person's name on it.

Usually these athletes are young athletes that have come into the league to shine and help their team win instead of not trying to win at all (meaning you, LeBron).

This is a list of the five most loved and adored athletes in the sports world.

Honorable Mentions

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CLEVELAND - APRIL 27: Derrick Rose #1 and Luol Deng #9 of the Chicago Bulls react late in the game while playing the Cleveland Cavaliers during Game Five of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2010 NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena on April

- Derrick Rose

- Alex Ovechkin

- Roger Federer

5. Serena Williams

People might disagree with me on this one but she is a great tennis player, and has really not done anything wrong.

4. Dwight Howard

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BOSTON - MAY 28: Dwight Howard of the Orlando Magic looks on against the Boston Celtics in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2010 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on May 28, 2010 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowl

I love Dwight Howard. He has such a good heart and plays for wins instead of individual stats. 

3. Kevin Durant

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LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 27: Kevin Durant #35 of the Oklahoma City Thunder with the ball while taking on the Los Angeles Lakers during Game Five of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2010 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center on April 27, 2010 in Los An

Kevin Durant is probably the most unselfish player in the NBA and maybe even sports.

And while LeBron was making a huge deal about his free agency, Durant signed an extension quietly without anyone knowing.

2. Drew Brees

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NEW ORLEANS - AUGUST 27: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints in action against the San Diego Chargers at the Louisiana Superdome on August 27, 2010 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Drew Brees just won the Super Bowl but only by himself.

Brees wants everyone to be involved in every play and never says anything mean about anybody.

1. Phil Mickelson

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PARAMUS, NJ - AUGUST 27: Phil Mickelson watches the flight of his ball on his third shot on the 17th hole during the second round of The Barclays at the Ridgewood Country Club on August 27, 2010 in Paramus, New Jersey. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Imag

How can you hate this guy?

I mean really there is no reason why anybody should hate him.

He is such a good person especially to his wife, Amy.