Marcus Smart is more hated than Draymond Green on social media according to the latest ‘Negativity Tracking’ data
NBA stars are hated and loathed, this is not a surprising revelation. However, stars receiving derogatory tweets are a revelation.
The prevailing culture of NBA stars being slandered and belittled remains valid to this day. Also, with technological advances, the toxic culture of social media allows and encourages people to improve this without being held accountable. Data curated by ‘ActionNetworkHQ’ has revealed the NBA players who receive the most negative tweets, and the list could include a couple of surprises (and not-so-surprising picks like Draymond Green).
With Marcus Smart on pole position, Draymond Green and Bam Adebayo take the titles for second and third place respectively, followed by Trae Young and Jimmy Butler watching the list in the ‘Top Five’.
NBA players that receive the most negative tweets:
1. Marcus Smart – 41.03%
2. Draymond Green – 38.27%
3. Bam Adebayo – 37.33%
4. Trae Young – 37.24%
5. Jimmy Butler – 36.7%(Data by @ActionNetworkHQ )
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) October 17, 2022
The Famous Five!
It can be argued that some of the athletes on this list have behaved inappropriately. But the rest of them are on the list simply because of the fact that they are exceptional at their job.
NBA stars like Trae Young and Jimmy Butler have bulldozed and decimated the best players on the teams they’ve faced in the playoffs. They have consistently performed when the stakes are at their highest.
So far, they haven’t cracked under pressure and delivered when their franchise demands it.
Bam Adebayo and Marcus Smart are integral pieces and anchors of their franchises. They are the epitome of the basketball culture that is pervasive in the city they play in.
The inclusion of Draymond Green!
Hate should not be a persistent aspect of any sport. However, the only individual on this list whose inclusion is validated would be Draymond Green.
His aggression and recklessness have been on display several times over the last decade.
Not only that, there have been multiple occasions where it has been encouraged. His recent altercation with Jordan Poole last week is an indication of his behavior that warrants negative comments.
.@TMZ has released the footage of the fight between Draymond Green and Jordan Poole 😵💫pic.twitter.com/BTmG8ol0Om
— Elite Media Group (@TheEliteMedia_) October 7, 2022
The list should be scrutinized as it involves spiteful and demeaning tweets directed at professional athletes. There must be some reforms to minimize these actions!
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