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Top 10 Athletes Who Receive Too Much Media Attention
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1 LeBron James
LeBron Raymone James is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association. LeBron has played for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, and the Lakers.
LeBron Raymone James is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association. LeBron has played for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, and the Lakers. He is the best dunnker
Well he is one of the best basketball players so of course he gets lot's of attention. - DarkBoi-X
ESPN literally posts about him every 5 minutes! - DoroExploro13
True.But you can't deny that is a good player.-TheCoolGuy1
2 Lonzo Ball
overrated
He's not even a good player. He only gets attention because of his idiot father. The Ball family is the sports world equivalent of the Kardashian family. - phillysports
HE SUCKS.
3 Tom Brady
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady, Jr., is an American football quarterback for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. Brady is known for being the only quarterback in history to win 6 Super Bowls, and is often considered one of the best quarterbacks of all time. Brady is also frequently ...read more.
Thomas Edward Patrick Brady, Jr., is an American football quarterback for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. Brady is known for being the only quarterback in history to win 6 Super Bowls, and is often considered one of the best quarterbacks of all time. Brady is also frequently ...read more. Nobody seems to care if he cheats. I'm glad they lost this year. I hate the Patriots - westofohio
This is the first I've seen you hate on anything... bravo! What's your take on the teams that could be in the final four? - htoutlaws2012
He’s the most accomplished quarterback of all time. Greatest? No. He is not the G.O.A.T. - PackFan2005
4 Stephen Curry
Wardell Stephen Curry II is an American professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association. Many players and analysts have called him the greatest shooter in NBA history. He is one of the most beloved, as well as hated, stars in the NBA today.
Wardell Stephen Curry II is an American professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association. Many players and analysts have called him the greatest shooter in NBA history. He is one of the most beloved, as well as hated, stars in the NBA today. Yea. He's a sharpshooter, but he has way too much attention
Overrated. - Luckys
VERY OVErrated!
5 Ezekiel Elliott
Ezekiel Elijah Elliott is an American football running back for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League. He played college football at Ohio State, where he earned second-team All-America honors in 2015.
Ezekiel Elijah Elliott is an American football running back for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League. He played college football at Ohio State, where he earned second-team All-America honors in 2015.
6 Aaron Judge
7 Trae Young
I don’t mind Trae but seriously ESPN loves him to death. I mean we get it ESPN he’s good but you do realize that he’s not the best player in the Big 12 and OU is literally sinking their way out of the NCAA tournament. - Randomator
Is it wrong to say his the main reason the sooners managed to still make the tournament despite absolutely sucking near the stretch? - htoutlaws2012
8 Tiger Woods
Eldrick Tont "Tiger" Woods is an American professional golfer who is among the most successful golfers of all time.
Eldrick Tont "Tiger" Woods is an American professional golfer who is among the most successful golfers of all time. I don’t think he’s ever going to return to his golden days. Unlike what everyone else thinks
9 Russell Westbrook
Russell Westbrook Jr. is an American professional basketball player for the Oklahoma City Thunder of the National Basketball Association.
Russell Westbrook Jr. is an American professional basketball player for the Oklahoma City Thunder of the National Basketball Association.
10 Justin Verlander
Justin Brooks Verlander is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball.
Justin Brooks Verlander is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball.The Contenders
11 Kevin Durant
Kevin Wayne Durant is an American professional basketball player for the Brooklyn Nets of the National Basketball Association. He has played for the Oklahoma City Thunder, Golden State Warriors, and the Nets.
He was MVP of the 2017 and 2018 NBA Finals.
Kevin Wayne Durant is an American professional basketball player for the Brooklyn Nets of the National Basketball Association. He has played for the Oklahoma City Thunder, Golden State Warriors, and the Nets.
He was MVP of the 2017 and 2018 NBA Finals.
12 Sidney Crosby
Sidney Patrick Crosby ONS (born August 7, 1987) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who currently serves as captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League.
Sidney Patrick Crosby ONS (born August 7, 1987) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who currently serves as captain of the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League.
13 Colin Kaepernick
Colin Rand Kaepernick (born November 3, 1987) is an American football quarterback who is currently a free agent. Kaepernick played college football at the University of Nevada, where he was named the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Offensive Player of the Year twice. After graduating, he was selected ...read more.
Colin Rand Kaepernick (born November 3, 1987) is an American football quarterback who is currently a free agent. Kaepernick played college football at the University of Nevada, where he was named the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Offensive Player of the Year twice. After graduating, he was selected ...read more. Crappy quarterback, yet gets attention for social purposes. - PackFan2005
Only because he started the kneeling during the anthem trend - Randomator
Only popular for dividing the country - DoroExploro13
14 Johnny Manziel
Jonathan Paul Manziel is an American professional Canadian football quarterback for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted by the NFL's Cleveland Browns with the 22nd overall pick of the 2014 NFL Draft. Towards the end of the 2015 season, Manziel endured numerous scandals, ...read more.
Jonathan Paul Manziel is an American professional Canadian football quarterback for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted by the NFL's Cleveland Browns with the 22nd overall pick of the 2014 NFL Draft. Towards the end of the 2015 season, Manziel endured numerous scandals, ...read more. Only because of how terrible he is. - PackFan2005
15 Miles Bridges
16 Lindsey Vonn
17 James Harden
James Edward Harden, Jr. is an American professional basketball player for the Houston Rockets of the National Basketball Association.
James Edward Harden, Jr. is an American professional basketball player for the Houston Rockets of the National Basketball Association.
18 Shaquem Griffin
You know the one handed LB from UCF, granted this would be a unbelievable story, but would you draft a missing one hand player? - htoutlaws2012
19 Derrius Guice
20 Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Charles Rodgers is an American football quarterback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League.
Aaron Charles Rodgers is an American football quarterback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League.
21 Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a forward for Italian club Juventus and the Portugal national team.
Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a forward for Italian club Juventus and the Portugal national team. In the limelight all the time..
Brush him aside already. - Ananya
22 Bryce Harper
Bryce Aron Max Harper is an American professional baseball right fielder for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball.
Bryce Aron Max Harper is an American professional baseball right fielder for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball.
23 Joel Embiid
Joel Hans Embiid is a Cameroonian professional basketball player for the Philadelphia 76ers of the National Basketball Association.
Joel Hans Embiid is a Cameroonian professional basketball player for the Philadelphia 76ers of the National Basketball Association.
24 Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bean Bryant is an American retired professional basketball player. He played his entire 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association. Kobe Bryant has won 5 NBA championships with the Lakers and is the all-time leading scorer in Lakers franchise history.
Kobe Bean Bryant is an American retired professional basketball player. He played his entire 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association. Kobe Bryant has won 5 NBA championships with the Lakers and is the all-time leading scorer in Lakers franchise history.
25 Tim Tebow
Timothy Richard Tebow is an American professional baseball outfielder in the New York Mets organization and a former professional American football player in the National Football League.
Timothy Richard Tebow is an American professional baseball outfielder in the New York Mets organization and a former professional American football player in the National Football League.
26 Michael Phelps
Michael Fred Phelps II is an American competition swimmer and the most decorated Olympian of all time, with a total of 22 medals in three Olympiads.
Michael Fred Phelps II is an American competition swimmer and the most decorated Olympian of all time, with a total of 22 medals in three Olympiads.
27 Paul George
Paul George is an American professional basketball player for the Indiana Pacers of the National Basketball Association.
Paul George is an American professional basketball player for the Indiana Pacers of the National Basketball Association.
28 DeMarcus Cousins
DeMarcus Amir Cousins is an American professional basketball player for the Sacramento Kings of the National Basketball Association.
DeMarcus Amir Cousins is an American professional basketball player for the Sacramento Kings of the National Basketball Association.
29 Anthony Davis
Anthony Marshon Davis Jr. is an American professional basketball player for the New Orleans Pelicans of the National Basketball Association.
Anthony Marshon Davis Jr. is an American professional basketball player for the New Orleans Pelicans of the National Basketball Association.
30 Giannis Antetokounmpo
Giannis Antetokounmpo is a Greek professional basketball player for the Milwaukee Bucks of the National Basketball Association.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is a Greek professional basketball player for the Milwaukee Bucks of the National Basketball Association.
31 Ben Simmons
Benjamin David Simmons is an Australian professional basketball player for the Philadelphia 76ers of the National Basketball Association.
Benjamin David Simmons is an Australian professional basketball player for the Philadelphia 76ers of the National Basketball Association.
32 Joe Ingles
33 Draymond Green
Draymond Jamal Green Sr. is an American professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association.
Draymond Jamal Green Sr. is an American professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association.
34 Kawhi Leonard
Kawhi Anthony Leonard is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Clippers of the National Basketball Association. He has played for the San Antonio Spurs, Toronto Raptors, and the Clippers.
Kawhi Anthony Leonard is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Clippers of the National Basketball Association. He has played for the San Antonio Spurs, Toronto Raptors, and the Clippers.
35 Ben Roethlisberger
Benjamin Todd Roethlisberger, Sr., nicknamed Big Ben, is an American football quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League.
Benjamin Todd Roethlisberger, Sr., nicknamed Big Ben, is an American football quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League.
36 Rafael Nadal
Rafael "Rafa" Nadal Parera is a Spanish professional tennis player, currently world No. 1 in men's singles tennis by the Association of Tennis Professionals.
Rafael "Rafa" Nadal Parera is a Spanish professional tennis player, currently world No. 1 in men's singles tennis by the Association of Tennis Professionals.
37 Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Floyd Joy Mayweather Jr. is an American former professional boxer and current boxing promoter. ...read more.
Floyd Joy Mayweather Jr. is an American former professional boxer and current boxing promoter. ...read more.
38 Serena Williams
Serena Jameka Williams is an American professional tennis player. The Women's Tennis Association ranked her world No. 1 in singles on eight separate occasions between 2002 and 2017. She reached the No. 1 ranking for the first time on July 8, 2002.
Serena Jameka Williams is an American professional tennis player. The Women's Tennis Association ranked her world No. 1 in singles on eight separate occasions between 2002 and 2017. She reached the No. 1 ranking for the first time on July 8, 2002.
39 Zion Williamson
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1. Lonzo Ball
2. LeBron James
3. Tom Brady
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2. LeBron James
3. Tom Brady
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1. Ezekiel Elliott
2. Lonzo Ball
3. Sidney Crosby
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2. Lonzo Ball
3. Sidney Crosby
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1. LeBron James
2. Tom Brady
3. Lonzo Ball
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3. Lonzo Ball
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