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The prototypical NBA player looks strong, athletic, and intimidating. However, throughout NBA history there have been players who didn’t seem to fit the mold and stood out from the rest of the players. While some of these players weren’t successful in the NBA, many of them despite not fitting the mold turned out to be great players. Here are the top 10 most unathletic looking NBA players of all time.
Kerr ended his career with five championship rings and the highest three-point percentage in history at 45.4 percent. He’s currently working on trying to top Isiah Thomas as the worst GM in NBA history. 9. Danny Schayes Being the son of Hall of Famer Dolph Schayes, he never quite lived up to his dad. Schayes did have a long and productive career though. He played 18 seasons in the NBA—his best season performance coming in 1987-88 with the Nuggets, when he averaged 13.9 points and 8.2 rebounds per game. 8. Oliver Miller However, Miller was notorious for his weight problems. In the beginning of his career, he weighed around 280 lbs, but in his later years he ballooned out to well over 300 lbs. 7. Robert Traylor
Traylor now plays in Turkey for Antalya Kepez Belediyesi. 6. Arvydas Sabonis During his years in Europe, he suffered multiple injuries to his knees and Achilles’ tendons that robbed him of most of his mobility. He had a solid NBA career, but we always wonder just how great he could have been if he had played during his prime in the NBA.
However, after 1998, weight-control problems and injuries began to take a toll on Reeves. He even once showed up for training camp 40 pounds overweight. In 2001, Reeves started the season on the injured list due to chronic back pain and was eventually forced to retire. Even though Ostertag was often the butt of jokes, he played his entire 11-year career on teams that finished the season with winning records. 3. Larry Bird
Larry Bird, although very gawky looking, is easily the best player on this list. Players who took him lightly always payed for it. Although he may not have looked like your typical basketball player, that didn’t stop him for winning three NBA titles and three MVP awards.
He never fulfilled his potential but did average over 10 points seven times in his career. Bradley is notorious for being dunked on and having a tough time against the physical centers and forwards of his generation. And for sucking. 1. Kurt Rambis During his playing days, Rambis was a fan favorite because of his status as an over-achiever and ultimate hustle player. Rambis was known for his thick mustache and thick-rimmed black glasses which caused Lakers announcer Chick Hearn to nickname him “Superman” in reference to him being Clark Kent. He’s easily the most unathletic looking NBA player ever [poll id="4"] |
6 Comments on "The Top 10 Most Unathletic Looking NBA Players of All Time"
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Isaac Barrow on Wed, 18th Feb 2009 2:03 am
Good one Ari. I might’ve included Michael Ruffin. Have you seen that dude’s teeth? Haha. But Bryant Reeves is one mammoth dude. 10 stars.
Ari Horing on Wed, 18th Feb 2009 3:19 am
Thanks Issac. Ya Ruffin’s teeth are pretty messed up, but I think he is more deserving of the all ugly team than anything.
Isaac Barrow on Wed, 18th Feb 2009 4:20 am
He should definitely be a starter on that team. Thanks for the accept on my Fantasy Baseball thing. Trying to make it a league of all BR writers.
Ari Horing on Wed, 18th Feb 2009 7:44 am
Ya well I took a year off last year, so I’m glad to be doing it this year. Thanks for the invite, it should be fun.
Isaac Barrow on Fri, 20th Feb 2009 7:50 pm
Should be. Check out your team I already did the draft.
deron8williams on Sat, 18th Apr 2009 4:00 am
is that backwards, because mine would be the same but the other way around.