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“NBA Twitter sent LeBron James 122k abusive tweets”: Stats prove how Lakers star is by far the NBA’s most hated player

Advait Jajodia
|PublishedJul 10, 2021

"LeBron James is the Most Abused Athlete In The World": Unique stat shows that the Lakers superstar is the most disrespected athlete in the entire sporting community

Unique stat reveals that Lakers superstar LeBron James is the Most Abused Athlete in the World. Three other NBA stars also feature on the top 10 list.

LeBron James is one of the greatest basketball players to ever step foot on the hardwood. Ever since Bron set foot as one of the most hyped rookies ever, he had an immediate impact for the Cavaliers and in no time, drew GOAT comparisons to the legend Michael Jordan.

In the basketball fraternity, King James has earned himself quite a distinguished resume – 17 All-Stars, 17 All-NBA, 4 NBA championships, 4 MVPs, 4 Final MVPs and will surely be enshrined in the Hall-Of-Fame once he decides to hang his boots.

Off the court, Bron is a successful businessman – on track to become a billionaire this year. A philanthropist – funding his famous I Promise School in Akron, Ohio. Works for social justice, voting rights, even helps in fighting racism and a loving family man.

There is just no real reason to hate what LBJ has achieved and preached over the past two decades. Yet, according to a unique stat, Bron is the most abused athlete in the world.

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“LeGoat leading all stats, JorBald could never”: NBA fans react to LeBron James being the most abused athlete in the world

According to the past 12 month’s data gathered by a site called “Pickwise“. Stats show that The Chosen One is indeed the most disrespected athlete in the world. With a whopping 122,568 abusive messages, Bron is on top of the charts and by a great margin.

Surprisingly, NBA stars – Kevin Durant, Damian Lillard and Stephen Curry also make it in the top 10 of this hateful list. To put it into context, these three stars had a combined 56,477 abusive messages, which is still not even half of the hate Bron receives.

NBA fans react to LeBron being the most abused athlete.

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Love him or hate him, no one can deny the flourishing career LeBron James has had over the years.

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About the author

Advait Jajodia

Advait Jajodia, a seasoned NBA journalist, has had a passion for the game for over a decade. His journey from admiring Kobe Bryant's precision to being in awe of Stephen Curry's long-range mastery instilled a profound understanding of basketball. With a background as a two-time National-level player, Advait uses his experience on the hardwood to offer insightful analysis. Over three years of dedicated sports journalism has equipped the 21-year-old with a unique perspective, reflected in his prolific portfolio of 3,700+ articles.