Most Hated NBA Player in Each State
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Some of those states include Pennsylvania, Indiana, Michigan, South Carolina, and Oregon. Kyrie Irving, James Harden, Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, and Paul George rounded out the list.
The results of the study should not be a surprise — not only is James considered the face of the NBA, he’s also become a polarizing figure.
Not one to “stick to sports,” James has consistently injected himself into politics over the past several years, using his platform to advocate for social justice.