Who's the NBA's most likable player?

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Welcome back to the show, NBA fans! In today's video, we're diving deep into the NBA universe to discuss which player stands out as the most likable in the league. What exactly does "likable" mean in this context? We're looking at players who exude a sense of calmness, display a strong sense of peace, and are unwaveringly supportive of their teammates. While everyone has their personal favorites, we're striving to identify the player who is least likely to be disliked or provoke sports hatred.
First up, we're breaking the rules a bit and nominating Jrue Holiday as one of the most likable NBA players. Holiday may not be a superstar, but that's precisely what makes him humble and endearing. He's never been the primary star on any of his teams, which speaks to his character. What truly sets him apart is his philanthropic work. In July 2020, he and his wife, Lauren, established a foundation and donated a significant portion of his salary to support the fight against racism and social inequality in America. It's estimated that their initial donation was around $10 million, a substantial gesture that many of us can only dream of making. Jrue's commitment to his family and the community is equally commendable. He put family first, supporting his wife through a challenging time, and even missed part of the 2016 season to be with her after she had brain surgery.
Jrue Holiday isn't just a generous soul; he's also a beast on the court, known as the best perimeter defender in the league. His commitment to defense, work ethic, and dedication to his teammates are qualities that make him extremely likable in the eyes of many NBA fans.
LeBron James is another player we can't overlook when discussing the most likable NBA players. Although some fans may have mixed feelings about him, there's no denying his impact both on and off the court. LeBron's confidence and sometimes self-indulgent behavior can rub people the wrong way, but he redeems himself with his transparency and his unwavering commitment to his beliefs. His social media presence, where he shares his thoughts openly, showcases his honesty and a lack of fake humility. LeBron's fun-loving and charismatic personality shines through various moments in his career, including his appearances on SNL, his half-court shot fan tackle, and his willingness to have a good time. He also genuinely empowers and supports his teammates, helping underdog players like Alex Caruso and Austin Reaves find their footing in the league. This is the type of camaraderie that makes a team truly likable.
Finally, we come to the player who might just be the most likable in the NBA today-Nikola Jokic. Jokic approaches the game with a refreshing sense of obliviousness to the spotlight that surrounds him. He plays as if no one is watching, treating his job as if it's just another day at the office. This down-to-earth approach to his profession is both endearing and rare in a league filled with big egos. He's been known to have quirky reactions, such as when he was told he had to stay in Denver after winning the championship. Jokic pushed Suns owner Matt Ishbia in a humorous incident, which, while resulting in a fine, was quickly mended in an adorable manner. His honesty and authenticity are evident in his actions, whether he's being ejected from a game or candidly expressing his thoughts.
In conclusion, what truly makes an NBA player likable? It's not just about cheering on the sidelines or helping fallen teammates-it's about revealing one's true self and being relatable. Players like Jrue Holiday, LeBron James, and Nikola Jokic exemplify these qualities, making them some of the most likable figures in the league. Who do you think is the most likable NBA player? Let us know in the comments below, and don't forget to like or dislike this video based on your preferences. We always appreciate your feedback and look forward to engaging with our viewers!

[@strawberrydamnjammah]

I personally find players like Jimmy Butler or Anthony edwards likeable even though they don’t have that humble personality their attitude and boldness on and off the court is just fun to watch

[@whatslaps]

yeah, humility is sometimes disguised and arrogance as well. I think it's important to be aware of who you are and the state you are in. Being able to accept criticism is a sign of humility and both of those guys seem to be able to take a lot of heat.

I love Jimmy Butler

[@TheMarslMcFly]

Jimmy is cool af, and while watching Ant is nothing short of an absolute spectacle, he's a homophobic piece of shit so nah thanks

[@rome8180]

These players really irk me. I hate that particular type of cockiness. The media mythology around Jimmy also annoys me. It seems like so much of it is created by himself.

[@akur3578]

Lebron is like... pls... just do not mention him for this award ever again, EVER Again.

[@whatslaps]

ok I won't.

[@Dimezprod]

Bron is so nice to his teammates and started charities and so nice to fans. You’re just a phsyco

[@yehor_ivanov]

​@@whatslaps you gave this one up to easily, in my view, lol

[@Peter_Parked_Car]

Out of these players I love Jrue my dad met him once at a hotel elevator in New Orleans said he’s a super humble guy, took a pic signed autographs for everyone else in the elevator

[@whatslaps]

I know. the bucks are cursed for trading him.

[@pjwesell]

Giannis is my favorite. He definitely loves his mom and most likely enjoys corn dogs.

[@whatslaps]

the likelihood of him eating corndogs is very high.

[@Ylqp]

D. Rose is easily imo is the most likeable when it comes to just players and his story

[@whatslaps]

It's crazy people love D. Rose even with the SA charges.

[@Ylqp]

@@whatslaps sucks it doesn’t get talked about as much as it should specially for an nba player and it is horrible, but it does show how likable he is even with the charges on him and I’m not trying to defend what he did.

[@siphillis]

Not after "We men, you can assume."

[@mindyabiz8233]

Lol nah. 😂

[@donnyzimbobwe3618]

Deaaron fox chill vibes fun to watch respectful

[@whatslaps]

Except for when he's talking about NCAA basketball ;)

[@balance4141]

Jrue definitely seems like a good guy, as a Celtics fan I’m looking forward to having him on the team, not just for personality likability, but for his style of play too. Grayson top 5 most dislikeable, but let’s keep positive vibes here. Bron a cool dude too, appreciate his way of being, having fun and/but keeping it real, obviously his skill/talent/ability speak for itself. What did you say instead of Jordan? Yeah an uplifting teammate who is able to equally help push you to be the best player you can be is an important aspect of being likable. As opposed to trying to spark a reaction off of dogging you. Jokic is really fun in many ways, the push was not nice but understandable and forgivable in my opinion. First guy I think of for likable is Vince Carter and I think I heard that a lot of guys from around the league always liked Jamal Crawford. Thanks again for the viddy, you’re one of my most likable KZbinrs.

[@whatslaps]

It's going to be interesting Jrue is coming off the bench in Boston. I wonder how he'll feel about that. I think Boston is good, but they'll struggle against Giannis in the playoffs. Unless big Al can step it up one last time. I accidentally said Lebron instead of Jordan. Had to have the robot fix my mistake. Vince was awesome back in the day. I think people down play how the dunk contest can raise a player's profile. I'm honestly surprised people don't take a page from VC's book and put on a show all-star weekend. Great leader too. I never really got to know Crawford while he was playing, but he's great on NBA today. And you're too kind haha

[@TopHotBoxer]

Been binging ur vids, mate. Keep it up.

[@whatslaps]

Keep binging, and I'll keeping it up.

[@eddiequinn1991]

I like Kawhi the most but I can see why others don't

[@whatslaps]

I used to really like him. I heard he used to drive a chevy blazer and use wingstop coupons.

[@darkstratus]

i think scottie barnes wouldv'e been a great shout, always a good vibes guy, and his streams are hilarious

[@whatslaps]

he'll be in the next one

[@balance4141]

Thanks!

[@whatslaps]

the beer piggy bank is topped off

[@elle_word]

steven adams

[@whatslaps]

yeah, i should have included him.

[@asemedits]

jayson tatum, cringed out in the finals but still what a dad and what a human

[@whatslaps]

yeah he's cool

[@themustardthe]

Honestly I think Jok was in the right with the Markieff Morris check. If someone just shoves you like that, you deserve some getback, especially if they just turn their back to you like nothing's gonna happen.

[@whatslaps]

I hear you, still pretty dangerous though

[@captainfalcon2878]

@@whatslapsactions have consequences man

[@nathanchimwendo5755]

Love your content.

[@whatslaps]

Glad you're diggin it, player.

[@ivanthaboi]

Giannis, Westbrook, Kawhi, Duncan, Josh Hart and Steven Adams are some of my favorite players that you didn't mention not only for their playstyle but also just for the vibes

[@whatslaps]

yeah, I probably would have included hart if I made the video now.

[@geetharao3723]

Tyrese Maxey such a fun guy man, so likeable.

[@whatslaps]

I like him too. Really grateful for life.

[@olegal11]

Maxey #1. Period.

[@yehor_ivanov]

Didn't he snitch-snitch? Though

[@bloodworth0]

mike conley is the goat of this topic

[@whatslaps]

facts

[@Eleutzin]

GG Jackson is getting up there for me in the short time we’ve had with him. It feels like it’s been a while since I saw a player who seems so completely excited to be where he is, doing what he’s doing. It’s really infectious and I don’t care about Memphis at all.

[@whatslaps]

I know. He's got fun energy. Likes playing the game. looks kind of like NBA youngboy

[@MrPixelMonster]

Gotta be either LBJ, Haliburton or D. Rose

[@whatslaps]

Haliburton is funny. Cam Johnson is cool too.

[@rome8180]

One thing you only hinted at about LeBron: he's never had any sort of major scandal. For a guy with his opportunities, that's pretty incredible. You never hear about him having any affairs or using his power in improper ways. He's also a big philanthropist.

[@whatslaps]

There was something about Money laundering a year or so ago with his school in Akron, but it disapeared. the only person who mentioned it was nick wright. Probably was Boloney.

[@yehor_ivanov]

Gotta mention Magic and T-Mac myself Magic just elevated everyone around him always. Such a warm-hearted demeanor and poise. Pure class type of guy. T-Mac is just so damn likable, in my view, lol. He's basically a good guy playing a game he loves. Like the ultimate McDonald's game player. Got the vibe. Also he's been teaching some moves online lately. Hakeem also comes to mind, BTW. Calm, a great scholar of the game and a great teacher as well. Kareem, I think, too. Social issues awareness together with general calmness of his personality.

[@yehor_ivanov]

I feel like you might also be interested in checking out MJ's interview on the dynamic of his relationship with "gentle giant" Luc Longley and how he influenced Mike.

[@whatslaps]

I loved t-mac too. I thought it was funny how he called Jeff Teague trash when he got to Atlanta 🤣

[@basiliospapavasiliou8603]

Lebron is pretty unlikable for what he said after Morey's Hong Kong tweet. Siding with money instead of people fighting for freedom. That is really gross. He shouldn't be in same conversation as Jrue and Jovic imo. Great channel regardless, thanks for the videos!

[@whatslaps]

yeah, I hear you. Geopolitical issues are really complex at times, but you're right. China butters a lot of the global economy's bread and they're outspokenly imperialistic. Glad you're digging the vids!

[@AlexMartin-yv1lb]

Brook and Robin Lopez are up there too. Also Markelle Fultz went from here trashed on to being someone literally everyone is rooting for 😂

[@whatslaps]

love all those bros

[@MrPixelMonster]

Damn I'm mad early. Love ur style homie keep it up

[@whatslaps]

will do brother.

[@guillermoportillo7949]

One of my favorite players in the league has to be Jalen Brunson. His story is awesome. From the 33rd pick to the Knicks star player. I mean he always makes the big shots at the big moments. If the Knicks are down by 7 with 2 minutes to go, he always makes a 3 to put them down by 4. Shots and moments like that make him my favorite player.

[@whatslaps]

true true this video old as hell

[@siphillis]

Taj Gibson is unironically one of my favorite players ever, and I to this day have no idea why. I don't even like the Bulls.

[@whatslaps]

He's a good guy. Good leader. Gives back to his community. I get it.

[@oscargotjokes]

He went to the white castle in Chicago I use to work at a couple of times, I think he lived in the area, then one night my boss gave him a bulls jersey to sign and he asked if he could take the jersey with him and he would get the whole team to sign it, my boss of course said yes, Taj never came back, he never brought the jersey back, I’m still friends with my old boss and I still make fun of him for that 😂😂

[@whatslaps]

that's awesome 😂

[@shasha.1229]

Maybe Steph but the shimmying gets fcking annoying

[@whatslaps]

I like it when steph does it. No one else though. I like the trae shiver too.

[@mozzarellafella66]

Just found your channel you deserve way more views

[@whatslaps]

Thanks! Glad you found it!

[@KBANDZ-tw4qe]

I like humble players personally so people like Stephen curry who can take a back seat to others or Tim Duncan who took a pay cut to help his team a player that is humble and cares about winning

[@whatslaps]

Big fan of both. I like the guys that are focused on the prize.

[@TheFireNeox]

Im a big time homer of course but Scottie is quickly climbing the "likeable guy" rankings for me. Dude seems to just like goofing around outside of games, and doesn't seem to really beef with anybody who isn't a ref. Even outside of the NBA, he's constantly posting about his dogs and his twitch streams.

[@whatslaps]

yeah, scottie is funny. you seen that video of him talking to Giannis at the all-star game?

[@brennan3895]

Mike Conley

[@whatslaps]

Mike Conley.

[@ivanthaboi]

Mike Conley

[@yuutasai5626]

Mike Conley is the ultimate likeable player

[@whatslaps]

agreed.

[@johnlarson505]

Great video. I'm also am a big fan how LeBron has carried himself throughout his career. Same with Jokic.

[@whatslaps]

Thanks and agreed!

[@newjoint7800]

u missed giannis antetokumpo

[@whatslaps]

I know. I'm sorry.

[@siphillis]

He's absolutely my vote for most likable. Cinderella story to the NBA, incredibly humble and hardworking, appreciates the simple pleasures in life, great with fans, endlessly hilarious, and not a cynical bone in his body.

I know he had his bad rap moments, but I think Klay is really nice.

[@whatslaps]

yeah, just an emotional guy

[@buzzerbeater3350]

3:08 Dame is actually 2 inches shorter than Jrue. But I get your point.👍🏽

[@whatslaps]

Dame wouldn't stand still while I was measuring him.

[@buzzerbeater3350]

@@whatslaps 👍🏾He's a slick bastard all right!

[@mindyabiz8233]

Rajon Rondo deserves more love, and a TEAM. 😭😭😭😭

[@whatslaps]

I think he's officially retired. I think.

[@greyreaper1357]

derrick rose ps. he also found not guilty

[@whatslaps]

yeah I think they settled the civil suit out of court if I remember right

[@itstaemonson]

KD before he left OKC

[@whatslaps]

haha, just a hooper he was.

[@toxingunnr5621]

Jayson Tatum most likable any other answer is wrong

[@whatslaps]

I like Tatum a lot. Also he plays just about every game every year. Maybe I'll make this video on going.

[@arsalanmalik268]

But he’s a Celtic so he gets the anti-Celtic hate just like anti-Laker hate. Easier to be likable on a small market team

[@tashkashka]

The push makes jokic more likable to me

[@whatslaps]

I feel the same. I have evil in me.

[@xoxira]

Most likeable is Luka because he's my GOAT

[@whatslaps]

I like him too. Love the passion.

[@sunshinesoldier2915]

Missed Mike Conley

[@whatslaps]

I didn't put him in this one?

[@kennyh8612]

Draymond is the NBA s most likable player

[@whatslaps]

haha

[@bobbituka123]

I also like LBJ. MJ and Kobe were bullies. Great all time players. Dude, as long as you’re content, you win.

[@whatslaps]

Exactly. It's all about peace of mind.

[@anotherelvis]

Steven Adams

[@whatslaps]

no doubt.

[@HANAMICHI420]

love your content and had my family rewatching it for a few months lol but i think jokic was justified, he hurt jokic and then turned his back to him. if not ethically bad for playing victim, its just plain stupid

[@whatslaps]

yeah, emotions got the best of him

[@theguestofhonour]

Steven adams is a g as well

[@whatslaps]

Yeah, he's really funny too.

[@MrPixelMonster]

Really curious now why u dont like Grayson Allen, always seemed like a great roleplayer/3pt sniper off the bench.

[@whatslaps]

Are you familiar with his reputation? He's dirty as hell.

[@Joe-qv1gv]

It's easily Tyrese Maxey i don't see any competition

[@whatslaps]

fax. the most joyful nba player

[@BekeleHT]

LeBron is a narcissist if you like him that's fine but he's not likable. He take subtle shots at his teammates when they aren't playing well. You can guarantee once the team struggles you're likely on the trading block. A player is never safe playing with that guy.

[@whatslaps]

Who are you referring to specifically when you say subtle shots?

[@BekeleHT]

@@whatslaps his 2nd stint in Cleveland he took shots at Kevin Love & Kyrie he wanted Kyrie traded for CP3 many of his fans tend to leave that part out when they mention Kyrie wanted out of Cleveland forgetting he got would of Lebron wanted him traded. He never stood up for Russ when the media attacked him and fans went at him family and he's still on his BS when coach Ham played him under 30 mins on opening night. A lot of his fans continue to make excuses for his childish behavior and it's become annoying to real basketball fans.

[@whatslaps]

Fair point. I have to say though he made a mistake trading for Russ. It was a bad fit and he had to accept the sunken cost.

[@Dimezprod]

@@BekeleHT Give me an example of him being a bad person or bad teammate? They never say anything wrong with him.

[@welcometotwannation804]

Ngl I love your content but you definitely fall for the fake humbleness that lebron puts on(on and off the court). Off the court his ego gets to him whenever he's in the discussion if the greatness of all time. You definitely see it gets the best of him whenever someone put him under jordan. Other then that he's okay I guess. He could also do less tweeting about political things he's not properly educated on. On the court he's a monster but how he micromanage his teams behind the scenes is pretty despicable. That's why other all time greats have a hard time playing beside him or under him. They don't play in a system that benefits the team, they play in a lebron system where he controls the offensive ans hardly plays off ball. 😊

[@whatslaps]

Who's your favorite player? Or whose way of doing business do you respect?

[@zaidkidwai7831]

LeCapper 😂

[@whatslaps]

good one!

[@brittneyking4284]

This list was short and awful 😂

[@whatslaps]

I know. This video was not what I expected. Truly awful content 😂

[@guyharris3323]

i thought this was a great video

[@whatslaps]

I'm glad you thought so! 😊

[@erikscream]

L take. Lebron is coo but not likeable other than by the delusional people that think he’s better than Jordan or kobe

[@whatslaps]

It's hard to say. Everyone likes who they like

[@spamaxsoowy3654]

Giannis/Steph. Jokic uncaring attitude about NBA ain't likeable

[@whatslaps]

I think it's a bit of a gimmick at this point.

[@mindyabiz8233]

Everyone loves Boban. 🫰

[@whatslaps]

I do.