These 5 NBA players HATE the game of basketball 

They don't want to deliver the food to Poland. This is Ridicilous.

Larry Sanders

Jesus loves you and may God bless you ..

Andrei Kiralenko could have made this list. I remember seeing Tim Duncan on a podcast being asked about playing World of Warcraft. Duncan said that he was really into that game but Kiralenko was an addict. The night before a playoff game Duncan was up at 2 am playing because he was injured and didn't need to get sleep for the game, but he ran into Kiralenko in game. Also, I'm standing up for Hassan Whiteside. He is one of those players whose perception holds him back. Whiteside's last year as a starter in Portland he was averaging 13 rebounds and led the league in blocks at 3 per game. The Blzaers let him walk (being literally their only defensive player) and nobody wanted to sign him. The Kings paid him a minimum, and were the worst defensive team in the NBA. Despite having Whiteside on the roster, Luke Walton wouldn't play Whiteside at all. The net effect of that is, Walton got fired because people finally figured out that he's a terrible coach and Whiteside gets thought of as "washed" because a bad coach buried him on a team with a bad roster. I understand that Whiteside doesn't have the heart of a champion. But I also can't sign off on him being a disappointment. There is so much going on in this league that is more about player perception trumping player ability. It's one of my least favorite aspects of the NBA. Seeing coach's or organizations not utilize their players talents while that player shoulders all of the burden that comes along with it.

you bold for this, to put KAT among this lmao

In a physical sport as competitive as basketball, it’s really hard to imagine that there’s players that don’t enjoy the game but are good enough to make it to the highest level. I would think that it would require at least some level of enjoyment to become that good at the game, but WDIK.

@@into_play3226 I'm sure you're right. It's not like Charles Barkley knows what he's talking about when it comes to the NBA. 🤣

​@@into_play3226I mean Derozan and PG straight up said 70% of the guys in the league don't even love the game so that tells you what their main motivation is.

@@RudieObiashe knows more than you

​@@into_play3226it's not hard. For tens and hundreds of millions, many would clean toilets. He's just viewing it as a grind and just reaches the level that's enough to get paid that money. It's like I'm really good at organizing. Not gonna do it. But if someone gave me that much money, I'll do it, but just enough to get it.

No he didn’t

@@eddiew2325that and money

​@@eddiew2325yes he did

​@@eddiew2325 Yes he did

I remember he said that after the game in an interview. Was so funny

I think he was clearly joking when he said that

Classic

Anyone who's been following the Wolves for years without their head stuck in the sand knows Kat doesn't watch game film.

@@Disneymagic24 I was thinking that but it’s like there’s a time and place for that kinda joke. You could say that within the locker room or in the team group chat but I won’t hold it majorly against him

I remember when whiteside went from a 54 overall to 80’s it may sound like a joke from that interview but it’s good on the development side since he kept improving at that time

The difference is averaging a triple double and triple single

I wouldn't disrespect Draymond by putting Ben in the same category as him

Draymond won titles

Lol so true.

bruh I spit my drink out reading this.

But he's actually good tho,it's not like he averages 3 points or something,he definitely was drafted higher than he should have but he's good

@@sageofcausality173I mean at the time, he was the consensus number 1 pick by a mile

Sustain 15+10 in 5 year stretch it's also the job not many could do in the league. At least he keeps himself in a good shape. I can't say that he loves the game of basketball lesser than Giannis' brother.

@@sageofcausality173yeah 82 overall but D potential

More like low intangibles

He wanted to leave and the suns kept him anyways

​@@spidamitchell8311ayton hasn't been better in Portland tho

There are definitely reasons to dislike how Kat plays basketball. But "Hates the game of basketball" is an insane comment, if he hated it he'd be a backup center on league minimum rn.

Yeah, I think he just hasn't got the mindset to be a leader, as well as Andrew Wiggins so it is not surprising they weren't successful

The reason why people question his love for the game is because he has terrible body language and looks miserable when out on the court.

Someone who put 62 up in one game shouldn't be in this type of Convo. Kat loves the game.

KAT doesn't hate it as much as other guys on the list, he just doesn't have that work ethic.

what’s the difference

@@jm18803pretty self explanatory smart one 😭

@@jm18803hating it is not enjoying it in the first place

What's your point?

There's also a difference between actually loving the game and just deciding to play it because you had a physical advantage growing up so why not become a millionaire?

A 5 who never averaged 1+ block, always in the 0, ...

Ayton isn't tough to evaluate 6 years is an enough sample size. He only plays for the check and lifestyle while his draft pears surpassed him.

Easy to evaluate he's 7feet of stacked crap no motor in him

exactly, the hate on him is so forced. he could literally win fmvp and he’d still be getting commented on like this

I agree. This Andy guy hating KAT since forever. It's like no matter what we say, he'll never change his perception on him. Haters gonna hate!

Not to mention a 4x All-Star, including this year…the KAT slander is hilarious

I think if I got to play a game for millions of dollars, I would probably enjoy going to work. 😂

​@@danteeudora6330I mean u say that til you there. GOT to remember most these dudes had their asses kissed their whole lives

Im sure its miserable. Being rich. The men that build their arenas and etc don't even come close to that. But im sure it sucks being rich. Its like what do i do now? I wouldn't want it.

Nah there are 500 or so players in the NBA and 7 billion people on this planet. These people love basketball maybe OUR expectations for them were too high.

He always had issues before injuries. Like character issues.

@silversoulken no he didn't, that was some nonsense started by George Karl's lying self. None of Karl's former players respect him.

He Lives the City he threatened to Leave. Psst

@@chrisschaeffer9661 Did he leave? No.

He hasn’t really improved his game much, just bulldoze to the basket, there’s a reason he only gets shaq comparisons,his one dimensional playstyle and total lack of a jumpshot will kill his longevity

His career ain’t over yet buddy. Y’all act like people can’t learn new things when they turn 30? Foh

To come back better from the injuries that plagued Andrew Bynum he had to have love for the game.

Darko Milicic should also be mentioned. Dude has been vocal about how much he hates basketball

Larry sanders more so lost his passion for hoops and went into a depression I don’t think he fits the bill in this category

​@michaelorme7501 DC was the biggest waste of a talent. He was more talented than Rasheed Wallace at his best, in my opinion.

Jokic is different in that he constantly improved, to the point of becoming the best player in the league and becoming an NBA champion and two time MVP, meaning he wasn't content with only getting paid and living the lifestyle (which Jokic is not about at all). The likes of Simmons and Ayton have showed zero improvement and the likes of Simmons, Whiteside, and Deron regressed FAST.

Yes, but Jokic is highly competitive on the court and off. Also very locked in to help his teammates win. He worked to develop those skills and he also had terrible fitness when he entered the league. He changed his diet and started working out seriously. People think he's out of shape because he can't jump but if you watch him in 4th quarters, he is never tired no matter how much running or how physical the game is. That's a high fitness level -- especially for a guy that is 280 and runs everything for Denver.😉

Jokic also wasn’t drafted round 1

I agree with you and he deserves to be here more that Kat since he actually likes to say that nba is not his # 1 priority

The hate is crazy

Imagine getting benched in fourth after scoring 60 points 😂 kAT is the perfect representation of today’s pathetic and weak minded „men“ and is the softest person ever to lace ahoes and walk out on a basketball court.

True true!!!!

The worst part is that I can't disagree with you there... Why do they hate Joker like that???

I love curtis martin, i have his jersey and his story is inspiring. On the other hand it's different in the modern NBA. Football players generally earn less and especially in the early 2000's. Curtis Martin earned a little less than 50 million over his whole career, while Whiteside who played for like 4 seasons moderately well earned double that. Modern NBA players like Ayton don't need to work hard to be insanely rich. I know adjusted for inflation curtis's money is worth more, but in his day there weren't players that could just get by on talent alone. Now you can.

🥳🎉🎊❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜🤎🖤🩶🤍🩷💘💝💖💗💞💕💌💟♥️❣️❤️‍🩹💔❤️‍🔥

Suns in 4

Good thing he is 4 times the size of a jockey.

Jokic should not be on this list. It's hard for people to understand his mentality but it cannot be measured on a straight line with "loves basketball" on one end and "hates basketball" at the other.

that doesn’t mean he HATES the game. You’re clearly not a nuggets fan so that perspective is very hollow. If you actually watch him you should know he cares about the game, the team, and the fans.

Jokic loves the game of basketball, that's why he worked so hard to get to level where he's at, he hates everything that comes with being famous, he hates the media and their lack of knowledge and stupidity regarding the NBA He looks at basketball the way it should be looked at, a sport, his profession, it doesn't consume his life, but he knows how to work hard and to be the best you can be

Yeah, let’s be real, no one would play 4 games a week potentially destroying their body for free. You need to make a living, get medical insurance, allocate your time. That being said, you can make the money and have fun playing and competing. Who wouldn’t want to be paid doing something they love? I think Deron Williams did have passion for the game, but he was honest in saying the injuries and failures in the postseason took the fun out of it for him. It’s almost as if being paid for his hobby ruined his hobby. It just makes you appreciate guys like Derrick Rose and Shaun Livingston more.

I hear ya, BUT Wiggins is certainly an odd case. It seems like there is ALWAYS a bunch of bullshit going on in his personal life. Then factor in who his dad was and what he got banned from the NBA for, yeah I don’t doubt Wiggins atp in his career has some issues.

​@@silversoulkenWhat does his father being suspended 37 years ago have to with anything?

Deron was always out of shape, always complaining. Not sure why you're giving him a pass

LOL for sure had to be #1

It's because playing pro sport is such a huge dream for so many people, that it's hard to imagine someone playing a game for a living and earning more money in a week than most people earn in a year, and hating it. But of course there are bound to be a few. I don't think it's reasonable to compare a pro sports career to "90% of people" jobs though

Jokic preforms up to his contract unlike Ayton whom I am so dumbfounded of how the Blazers thought that accepting that Bucks offer was better then the heat.

Ummmm. Jokić is a top three player in the league and has been for some time now and has won championships as the star player on the team. I believe he’s already a Hall of Famer. In terms of advanced metrics- his most similar players list includes Shaquille O’Neal (the most similar) Walt Bellamy, Bill Russell, Hakeem, and Willis Reed. He has improved massively in his career. He is currently in the top 2 in the NBA in the following metrics: VORP, BPM (#1), and PER and win shares/48 (#2). In what universe is Jokić even remotely similar to the guys in the video??🤣🤣🤣

@@kineahora8736 it’s because he jokingly said that he doesn’t want to be remembered as a basketball player but Jokic wasn’t even placed on the list in fact he preforms up to his contract level and is worth every penny that he is paid

That doesn’t mean he hates playing basketball. If anything, his on-court outbursts only show his passion for the game and competitiveness, he was just immature or didn’t know how to control himself. He tried returning to the NBA after injury multiple times. And he’s still playing in Puerto Rico, do you really think if he didn’t enjoy basketball he’d be playing in Puerto Rico right now?

@@conorwatchvidz his outbursts show he lacks self-control and is selfish, putting his interests above the team's. He also never kept his weight in check that led to all his injuries. I think he is playing in PR simply because he needs money. He spent lavishly on his rookie deal and then got peanuts.

@@mrvk39you sound dumb he loves the game learn basketball

But that doesn't mean he hates playing in the NBA...that sounds like your opinion and less than facts that if he hated basketball so much he wouldn't have rehabbed to come back. Unfortunately, teams have moved away from his style of play and his injuries have made it hard for him to come back. Him spending his money or splurging doesn't say "I hate playing."

@@Rustyblackleford this entire video is an opinion, right? none of these players actually said "I hate basketball". So, none of this are facts, just our speculations. And if you "rehab" and gain like 30 pounds like he did, that isn't doing it right. He needs to earn money, so he plays and rehabs but he is doing it half-assed because he was never held accountable for his actions and never raised right with good values.

What you described is certainly not loving basketball. 9-5 aint love. Wanting to do what he loves when he gets home, but its not ball.

@@jakasmalakas To me and you he living the dream he getting paid to play basketball and yes that is dream come true. But I promise you if you had your dream job eventually its not gonna seem so special especially if you been doing for free sense childhood.Him wanting to play games after work(again it's his job) should not translate to him hating basketball. You can say he not that invested or doesn't have the mentality to want to be better that's all certainly true. So can we say Micah Parsons hates football because instead of studying tape and working out he doing podcast? Now Ben simmons he hates basketball.

isiah thomas(celtics)

Benny boy is one of 5 players in the video, he just happens to fit the criteria pretty well lol. Do you think he deserves another chance to prove himself?

@@arcticus4758 Deserves another chance to prove himself makes it sound like he just served eight years for vehicular manslaughter.

@@MrOctober44 lol context is everything my friend. If you're a fanboy that's fine but you can't argue the facts

@@arcticus4758 Except that this entire video is an opinion. You can't prove that any of them hate basketball, lol.

@@MrOctober44 I didn't make the video bro I just watched it lol. I agree with your statement but Simmons has demonstrated a notable disinterest in improving his game, so it seems like a logical conclusion to draw for him. Definitely content for content's sake tho, kat should be nowhere near this list