Who are the COCKIEST players in the NBA?

[dreamcloud]

[barkley34]

Rip is a good choice, he's not the most cocky, but he definitely has a lot of swagger...Michael Redd is pretty cocky as well...maybe now with some more balance on his club, he wont be?

DS is definitely up there, I think that he and LeBron pretty much put themselves at the top during last seasons playoffs, IMO...

I disagree with Rip completely. He jaws a lot at opposing players when he feels he's getting held or fouled a lot, but he doesn't get into the "look how great I am" talk/posturing. IMO he's probably one the more modest 20 PPG players in the league.

All the Pistons players have always been classy all 3 times we faced you in the playoffs. So I don't know how Rip could be considered cocky.

My vote goes to Kobe but his cockiness is one of the things that makes him great just like Jordan and Bird.

[Rox_Nix_Nox]

being cocky and having a skill set to back it up is a good thing.

[Kobe GOAT]

[Frosty]

You do know that Jordan used to stick his tongue out when he drove, right?

Yah everyone does including Kobe



Jordan got that habit from his father it was unique until Kobe started doing it....wonder where Kobe got it from?

[kooldude]

Kobe is the cockiest, and I have to say I agree with Jordan23Forever in that I've never seen anyone make so many routine plays out to be such a big deal on his own account.

It seems like any time Kobe gets a bucket he instantly slaps on the "only me" face.

I used to like Kobe, well at least I didn't mind him. But after the playoffs and his constant head shaking, I can't stand him.

No guys, you're wrong; Kobe doesn't do any of that! He acts the same way as everybody else does! You're just being "haters!"

Haha, you got Jazz and Nugget fans to agree with you. Props to you.

HarlemHeat completes the series.

[Kuq_e_Zi91]

Probably Deshawn Stevenson. I mean he tattooed his own last name and jersey number on his back.



Then my sleeper pick would be Gerald Green. I just think you can be cocky if you can back up it up, like MJ, Bron, KG and Kobe. But if you're Gerald Green or Deshawn Stevenson, please STFU.

[bballcool34]

Someone who hasn't been mentioned- Wade.

He seems to love staring down his opponent whenever he gets an And 1.

And yeah, Kobe does seem to make a big deal out of pretty standard plays- doesn't really bother me- but he does love to do the head shaking routine.

Though, I actually think he's done that in the Olympics on more standard plays than he usually does with the Lakers.

[A.J.]

Mike James after he averaged 21 points a game in Toronto and wanted a larger contract.

[Don Draper]

Jordan23Forever is the same person criticized Kobe for saying he wanted to guard the best player on the opposing team for team USA.

The homerism for Kobe borders on the ridiculous.

Fixed

[draft]

He's not in the league anymore but Alonzo Mourning was the first guy I thought about.

[Don Draper]

He's not in the league anymore but Alonzo Mourning was the first guy I thought about.

He's happy to alive. Can't fault the guy.

[halfHAVOC]

1. Kobe Bryant
2. Gilbert Arenas
3. LeBron James


off the top, but they can back it up with their play, so i dont see it as a big deal.

not everyone has to be as humble as KG and Tim Duncan, doesn't really matter to me.

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COCKY BUT CAN'T BACK UP:

1. Zach Radnolph

he thinks he can and1 mixtape ppl but loses the ball, hit triple teamed jumpers, take anyone off the dribble, and is the world's best offensive player, but isn't.

[TheOUTLAW]

I must be the odd one here since I dont think either Kobe or LeBron are particularly cocky. Sure they have confidence in their games but they are supposed to.

[Tha Trillest Candidate]

Terrance "T.J." Ford... if only you guys knew this cat like i know him

[Blame Rasho]

I must be the odd one here since I dont think either Kobe or LeBron are particularly cocky. Sure they have confidence in their games but they are supposed to.

When you refer to yourself in the 3rd person... you are cocky....