Most Flamboyant NBA Personalities

The most flamboyant NBA personalities is a list comprised of dynamic people.

The league has definitely seen a wide range of athletes who certainly have their own style, but these 10 characters are really a cut above and beyond any other.

To call these guys trendsetters wouldn't exactly be appropriate, but there's no doubt that they came into the league under their own terms and have kept it that way throughout their tenure.

10. Scot Pollard

Pollard may not have been an integral contributor in every rotation that he graced, but there’s no questioning his ability to stand out in a huddle.

Playing for five teams in 11 professional seasons, Pollard rocked a different haircut in every destination and never was shy about showing off his individuality.

It’s pretty amazing that Pollard actually made a smidgen over $38 million during his career, as he was never more than anything but a role player.

9. World B. Free

Born Lloyd Bernard Free and also known as the “Prince of Midair,” Free came into the league in 1975 and legally changed his first name to World in 1981.

No matter what he preferred to be called, there was no doubting his dominance on the court as a bona fide scorer.

Currently the director of player development and a community ambassador for the 76ers, Free greets fans at home games dressed in extremely bright and colorful clothing in an effort to add entertainment value.

8. Chris "Birdman" Andersen

There is absolutely nothing that is perfectly usual about Chris Andersen’s NBA journey.

In January 2006, Andersen was ruled ineligible for the NBA after violating the league’s anti-drug policy by testing positive for a “drug of abuse.”

After being reinstated by the league in the 2007-08 season, Andersen returned to the floor tatted up and ready to roll.

He signed with the Nuggets after the campaign, where he has been a staple in the rotation and has bright blue ink across his chest to show his commitment to the club.

7. Bill Walton

The league's most prominent hippie definitely had a very "far out" personality.

In addition to rumors that he was a fan of LSD, it certainly sounded as if he was enjoying a flashback to a different era when he compared Boris Diaw to Beethoven and the Romantic Era.

Walton, the very definition of a Deadhead, reportedly attended more than 650 of the band's concerts and is known by other Grateful Dead fans as "Big Red Deadhead."

In 2001, Walton was inducted into the band's Hall of Honor.

6. Shaquille O'Neal

The most physically dominating center of all time wasn’t just a one-dimensional personality by any stretch of the imagination.

O’Neal wore a variety of hats, including rapper, law official, movie star and reality television personality, and even found some time to throw in some mixed martial arts.

O’Neal announced his retirement via video on Twitter through Tout, and that’s appropriate, considering he is on the advisory board for the company, which is a technology company recently started up in San Francisco.

5. Ron Artest

Artest would have qualified for this list even if he wasn’t planning on changing his name, but on Aug. 26, he’ll no longer be known by his given nomenclature.

The soon-to-be Metta World Peace was involved in the most infamous fight in league history, has spent time orchestrating a comedy tour during the lockout and recently expressed a desire to play for the Cheshire Jets of the British Basketball League.

Additionally, he has experimented with the rap game, including a tribute to Michael Jackson after he passed away, and admitted in a 2009 interview that he used to drink Hennessy in the locker room at halftime when he was playing for the Chicago Bulls.

4. Walt "Clyde" Frazier

Frazier is an absolute legend in New York, where he excelled as a member of the Knicks during his prestigious career.

Now known for his prowess as an announcer for the team, Frazier has redefined what to wear to a basketball game, as evidenced by the cowhide coat in his collection, as well as a pretty fly-looking leopard jacket on another occasion.

But what really lands him on this list is his redefining of the English language with phrases like “bounding and astounding,” “styling and profiling” and the best one in his collection, “posting and toasting.”

3. Craig Sager

Sager might not be going coast to coast anytime soon, but that’s a good way to describe his incredible collection of clothing from around the globe.

As a sideline reporter for the NBA, Sager is known for his very distinctive fashion style and can usually be spotted as soon as one walks into the arena thanks to his bright colors and uncommon threads.

There’s even a Tumblr account that’s dedicated to the best of Sager’s suits on the sidelines, and it’s one photo montage that any NBA fan would be wise to check out.

2. Darryl Dawkins

Anyone that is to be known as “Chocolate Thunder” around the league better have an awful lot of character, and Dawkins had exactly that.

Earning the nicknames for his highlight-reel slam dunks, Dawkins regularly gave names to his throwdown attempts.

My personal favorite is the “Dunk You Very Much,” and with his choice of sleek-looking suits to match his enormous personality, it’s no wonder he deemed himself an extraterrestrial from the planet Lovetron.

In his book Chocolate Thunder: The Uncensored Life and Times of Darryl Dawkins, he writes about his off-court experiences that include racism, parties, drugs and lots of female attention.

1. Dennis Rodman

Rodman is an obvious candidate for this list, as he is truly one of the most unique players that the NBA will ever see.

In addition to being one of the most prolific rebounders of all time, “The Worm” certainly wasn’t afraid to show off his personality regardless of the situation.

Between wearing wedding dresses, dying his hair color at any opportunity that he received and kicking a cameraman square in the nads when he got in his way, there will truly never be another player quite like Rodman.