LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh silenced their critics when the Miami Heat finally won an NBA title. They proved that the drama, the hype, the heartache, and even the hate was worth it the moment they achieved what they set out to do. They got the job done and it put some closure in that chapter of their saga.
This season, other NBA players are on deck with something to prove of their own. Whether it’s about their ability to take their respective teams to the next level, if they’re ready to take up the mantle of a leadership role, or just simply show the internet that they are not a moron. Here are 10 such players and the respective chips on their shoulders.
10. John Wall, Washington Wizards
He was welcomed to the team in 2010 like rock star as the franchise’s savior and future. It has been, and in fact still is, a huge challenge for Wall. At the time, he welcomed it with open arms and with excited optimism. In his second year with the team, the Wizards only bested the le...
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PLAYERS:
LeBron James,
Dwyane Wade,
Chris Bosh,
John Wall,
Bradley Beal,
Carmelo Anthony,
Rajon Rondo,
Ray Allen,
Doc Rivers,
Paul Pierce,
Kevin Garnett,
Brook Lopez,
Dwight Howard,
Elton Brand,
Nick Young,
Spencer Hawes,
JaVale McGee,
Hakeem Olajuwon,
Josh Smith,
Danny Ferry,
Joe Johnson,
O.J. Mayo,
Dirk Nowitzki,
Jason Terry,
Nicolas Batum,
Jeremy Lin,
Kevin Martin,
Pau Gasol,
Kyle Lowry,
Goran Dragic
TEAMS: Miami Heat, Washington Wizards, Charlotte Bobcats, New York Knicks, Denver Nuggets, Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas Mavericks, Philadelphia 76ers, Atlanta Hawks, Memphis Grizzlies, Portland Trail Blazers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Houston Rockets, Toronto Raptors, Phoenix Suns
TEAMS: Miami Heat, Washington Wizards, Charlotte Bobcats, New York Knicks, Denver Nuggets, Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas Mavericks, Philadelphia 76ers, Atlanta Hawks, Memphis Grizzlies, Portland Trail Blazers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Houston Rockets, Toronto Raptors, Phoenix Suns
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