NBA News and Rumors: LeBron James and the 10 Biggest Crybabies in the NBA

Basketball is a game that’s notorious for whining, complaining and ultimately crying about everything. This cannot be closer to the truth in regards to the NBA.

When a star does not get a call, they always go to the typical shocked look -- wide eyed, hands on the head, “What the heck, do you know who I am?” expression.

So, naturally that is why they get all the calls.

They may be great players, but they are also huge crybabies.

Here’s a list of the 10 biggest crybabies in the NBA:

10. Mark Cuban

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DENVER - MAY 03: Mark Cuban, owner of the Dallas Mavericks, reacts from behind the team bench as they face the Denver Nuggets in Game One of the Western Conference Semifinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at Pepsi Center on May 3, 2009 in Denver, Colorado

Mark Cuban is the only non-player on this list, but I think there is plenty of reason to put him on.

If you even remotely follow the NBA, you know Cuban is always voicing his displeasure about something, and its' usually about calls on the court.

Let the fans be fans buddy, you go do your job up in the suites.

9. Tim Duncan

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OAKLAND, CA - JANUARY 24: Tim Duncan #21 of the San Antonio Spurs lies on the court after injuring his knee during their game against the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena on January 24, 2011 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly ackn

The big fundamental could probably change his name to the big crybaby.

He’s one of the best without a doubt, but we all know what I’m talking about.

You know, when he gets that shocked “What are you talking about, I’m Tim Duncan!” look, and his eyes get really big.

There ya go…

8. Richard Hamilton

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AUBURN HILLS, MI - APRIL 24: Richard Hamilton #32 of the Detroit Pistons looks across the court in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at the Palace of Auburn Hills on April 24,

There was a point and time where Richard “Rip” Hamilton was an icon in the city of Detroit.

Things have really gone downhill since the championship run in 2004 though, and playing a huge part in running out a few coaches has not helped his stock with Piston fans.

7. Shaquille O'Neal

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PHOENIX, AZ - JANUARY 28: Shaquille O'Neal #36 of the Boston Celtics during the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at US Airways Center on January 28, 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Celtics 88-71. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledg

Shaq’s got a baby face, which automatically puts him behind the eight ball.

Add the fact that he has no idea how to shoot a free throw after how many years?

Hack-a-Shaq is a proven theory, and it’s also proven Shaq will start crying when things aren’t really going his way.

6. Dirk Nowitzki

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CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 20: Dirk Nowitzki #41 of the Dallas Mavericks walks off of the court during a time-out against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on January 20, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls defeated the Mavericks 82-77. NOTE TO USER: Use

For being as big and talented as Nowitzki is, you think he would be a bit more intimidating.

But, for some reason he tends to get soft when the calls are not going his way and you better believe he’s going to let you know about it if you are the referee.

5. Kobe Bryant

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LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 25: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers walks on the court after being shaken up in the game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center on February 25, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers won 100-88. NOTE

Kobe is the ultimate beast of a basketball player and in my opinion is right behind Michael Jordan for best ever.

Nothing is scarier than when he gets that scowl on his face.

At that point you know you are pretty much screwed.

That being said, when he doesn’t get his way, Kobe can turn into a huge crybaby very fast.

4. Manu Ginobili

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BOSTON - FEBRUARY 10: Manu Ginobili #20 of the San Antonio Spurs loses his balance and the ball in the second half against the Boston Celtics on February 10, 2008 at the TD Banknorth Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The Boston Celtics defeated the San An

Ginobili is the ultimate flopper, thus making him the ultimate crybaby.

I don’t know how many times I’ve seen him try to take a charge, not get it, and then go into the crybaby routine.

It’s a futbol thing I think, but this isn’t soccer.

3. Anderson Varejao

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CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 29: Anthony Parker #18 of the Cleveland Cavaliers holds back teammate Anderson Varejao after he was called for a technical foul against the Charlotte Bobcats during their game at Time Warner Cable Arena on December 29, 2010 in Ch

Homeboy could make the list of most annoying players in the NBA as well.

To be honest, Varejao would probably be on the top 10 worlds most annoying people list.

The worst is when a “foul” call is missed and you have to watch him running down the court with his hands up in disgust and his hair flopping all around.

So annoying.

2. Paul Pierce

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ORLANDO, FL - MAY 10: Paul Pierce #34 of the Boston Celtics complains to the ref while playing against the Orlando Magic in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at Amway Arena on May 10, 2009 in Orlando, Florida. NO

Remember when Pierce had to be carted off the court in the NBA Finals?

In a WHEELCHAIR!?

Enough said.

1. LeBron James

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MIAMI, FL - FEBRUARY 25: LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat argues a call during a game against the Washington Wizards at American Airlines Arena on February 25, 2011 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloa

His nationally televised decision undoubtedly added a ton of pressure to succeed right away in Miami, and to be honest it is all warranted.

Three of the NBA’s top 15 players on the same team, and you are struggling like you are?

The rumors are that there were Heat players bawling in the locker room the other night.

LeBron is a baby on the floor, so I don’t doubt that he was one of the babies off of it too.