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I’ve decided to start a segment here known as “Athletes I Don’t Like.”  It basically what it says, athletes that I struggle to like.  On with the show.

I’ve been watching some of the NBA Finals over the last few days, and I’ve been reminded about an athlete that I just can’t find any reason to like:  Pau Gasol.  There’s just something about him that makes me wish the worst for him.

I think he’s a bit of Bill Laimbeer with a side of Vlade Divac.  He flops all over the court.  He has never committed a foul, the refs get it wrong.  Just that stupid look of, “What? You’re calling a foul on me?!  Are you kidding?!?  What did I do?!”  Any call that goes against him is like someone abducted his firstborn.  He’s actually a good player, I just can’t get past his pathetic whining.  Play the game and stop acting like an infant.

Congratulations, Pau!  You’re number 1!