New Jersey Nets power forward Kris Humphries -- better known to the general public as Kim Kardashian's ex-husband -- is the most disliked player in the NBA, according to a survey conducted by Nielsen and E-Poll Market Research that appeared on Forbes.com. James finished second.
Humphries received a 50 percent dislike percentage, while James took in 48 percent.
According to Forbes.com, players had to have a minimum 10 percent awareness level from the public to have been considered for the vote.
Kobe Bryant, Tony Parker, Metta World Peace, Chris Bosh, Carmelo Anthony, Paul Pierce, Dwyane Wade and Lamar Odom rounded out the top 10.
James drew the wrath of fans after making the highly controversial "decision" to take his talents to South Beach and join the Miami Heat prior to the start of last season. A hero during his days with the Cleveland Cavaliers, James quickly became the villain for teaming up as a free agent with Bosh and Wade, instead of trying to win a championship on his own.
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