Most Passionate NBA Players of All Time
Kevin Maurice Garnett is a former professional basketball player who played for 21 seasons in the National Basketball Association, for the Minnesota Timberwolves, Boston Celtics, and Brooklyn Nets. You can rest assured that almost everyone outside of Boston hates Kevin Garnett. Right or wrong, they hate the antics, the yelling, the trash talking and the pounding of the chest like he's been cast in an R. Kelly video.
Still, you can't find a soul who doubts his work ethic and his unwavering passion for the game. It takes a passionate player to bust his behind, night in and night out
Kobe Bryant (1978 - 2020) was 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 was the all-time leading scorer in Lakers franchise history.
He Retired in 2016. He died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California at age 41. You don't have to like Bryant, but you have to respect his passion for the game and his will to win. He's never satisfied and he's always looking to get better.
Joakim Simon Noah is a professional basketball player for the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association. He's a beast
I love to watch him play
Stephen John Nash, is a Canadian retired professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association. His character on and off the court have been a shining example to the rest of the Suns in how they should conduct themselves.
He tries his best to win every game
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 wants to win. When he plays you can the burning fire in his eyes. He goes out on the court and gives it his all every game, every play, every day. He's amazing! #Bronnie
Just watch him in his eyes
The man hates losing
Michael Jeffrey Jordan, also known by his initials, MJ, is an American retired professional basketball player. I love how Serge Ibaka is on this but nobody put MJ. His will to win is one of the greatest in any sport
MJ and Kobe are hands down the most passionate men to ever pick up a basketball. Lebron James, Blake Griffin above him?! SMH
Blake Austin Griffin is an American professional basketball player for the Detroit Pistons of the National Basketball Association.
Larry Joe Bird is an American retired professional basketball player who played for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association. Bird is a 3x champ, 1x ROTY, 1x Finals MVP, 3x 3PT Contest winner, all with the Boston Celtics. (1979-1992)
Jerry Alan West is an American retired basketball player who played his entire professional career for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association. Jerry West was a player who lived and breathed basketball. He dove after every loose ball, played through multiple injuries and repeatedly drove into the paint in the super-physical '60s. If that's not passionate basketball, I don't know what is.
There is nobody in today's NBA who can equal his passion for the game.
The beast jerry west is a dominate shooter (years ago)
He "IS" the NBA logo for gosh sakes!
Allen Ezail Iverson is an American retired professional basketball player who played for 14 seasons in the National Basketball Association.
Russell Westbrook Jr. is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association. By far the most ruthless player in the NBA today. Applauded by many of the greats in this category, such as Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant, for his ferocity and tenacity. This walking triple-double machine is a force to be reckoned with.
Serge Jonas Ibaka Ngobila is a Congolese-Spanish professional basketball player for the Toronto Raptors of the National Basketball Association. From bench guy to vital part of the team has happened quickly and it's been due to a combination of talent and his relentless passion to get better.
Luis Scola plays with a motor that just won't quit. His raw determination to be the best has come from the fact that he's never been able to just dominate his opponent.
Dennis Keith Rodman is an American retired professional basketball player who played for the Detroit Pistons, San Antonio Spurs, Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Lakers, and Dallas Mavericks in the National Basketball Association. This guy cried just for receiving the DPOY. Not even the MVP... The DPOY...
Wardell Stephen Curry II is an American professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is widely considered to be one of the greatest shooters in NBA history, if not the greatest. He is one of the most beloved stars in the NBA today, as well as one of the most controversial.
DeMarcus Amir Cousins is an American professional basketball player for the Sacramento Kings of the National Basketball Association.
Steven Funaki Adams is a New Zealand professional basketball player for the Oklahoma City Thunder of the National Basketball Association.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is a Greek professional basketball player for the Milwaukee Bucks of the National Basketball Association.
Kehinde Babatunde Victor Oladipo is an American professional basketball player for the Indiana Pacers of the National Basketball Association.
JaVale Lindy McGee is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association.
Emanuel David "Manu" Ginóbili is an Argentine professional basketball player for the San Antonio Spurs of the National Basketball Association.
Kevin Wesley Love is an American professional basketball player for the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association.
Dwyane Tyrone Wade Jr. is an American professional basketball player for the Miami Heat of the National Basketball Association. Dwyane Wade wants to win. There is no question of that. It takes a player passionate about success to give up the spotlight to a player that is better than him.
Paul Anthony Pierce is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Clippers of the National Basketball Association.