New Study Shows Lakers Have Overtaken Warriors As Most Hated NBA Team

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They only hate you when you're at the top.

This year, the tables have turned when it comes to the most hated teams in the NBA. For the last few years, the Golden State Warriors were absolutely despised by NBA fans thanks to their incredible run that saw them win three NBA championships in five straight trips to the finals. Based on geotagged Twitter data, the Warriors were the United States' most hated team but now that they are a bottom feeder who can't seem to win a game, fans have changed their tune.

In the latest study, it appears as though LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the rest of the Lakers have overtaken the Warriors as THE most hated franchise. This latest revelation proves one thing and one thing only...fans hate success.

If you were to poll Americans on the most hated NFL franchise, most would probably say the New England Patriots, simply because they win all the time. It's a pretty understandable mindset as dynasties typically get on people's nerves after a while. As for the other teams on the hated list, the Warriors are still here in a distant second, while the Los Angeles Clippers and Houston Rockets are 3rd and 4th, respectively.

Are you surprised by this list? Let us know in the comments which team you hate the most.


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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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