The Resume

(May 30, 1982-August 17, 2007)
Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Died in Houston, Texas
Drafted 7th overall by the New Jersey Nets in the 2001 NBA Draft
Forward/Centre for the Houston Rockets (2001–03) and the Minnesota Timberwolves (2004–07)
Died at age 25 after colliding with a train.

Why he might be annoying:

He shared his name with the actor/comedian.
He made himself eligible for the NBA Draft after his freshman season.
His tenure at Seton Hall was plagued with many off-court issues.
He was involved in altercations with teammates at Seton Hall which was a major factor in the Pirates dismal season.
His alcoholism was seen as a major factor in why his NBA career derailed so quickly.
He frequently skipped practices and missed team flights.
He was charged with assault causing bodily harm after he attacked his ex-girlfriend with a gun (2003).
He watched a porn movie in his vehicle and was caught masturbating by bystanders after crashing.

Why he might not be annoying:

He was a top prospect in the Philadelphia high school basketball ranks.
He was voted the top college freshman player by The Sporting News (2001).
Prior to his death, he was working on improving his conditioning and strength training.

Credit: Ricky

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• A Foolish Accident Jeopardized My Career
• Basketball Players
• Houston Rockets
• I am from Philadelphia
• I Attended Alcohol Anonymous
• I Attended Seton Hall University
• I Died Before My 30th Birthday (Ranked: 25)
• I Died in 2007 (Ranked: 25)
• I Died in a Car
• I was Involved in a Car Accident in 2007
• Lycos' Top 12 NBA Player Searches [October 2001] (Ranked: 9)
• Minnesota Timberwolves
• People who Have Similar Names on Am I Annoying (Ranked: 337)
• Profiles 21001-21250 (Ranked: 21105)
• Ricky's Profiles [Series 09]
• Short Fuses
• Supersized Egos

Year In Review:

For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 12 Votes: 91.67% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 15 Votes: 53.33% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 5 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 5 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 9 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 15 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 6 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 15 Votes: 93.33% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 59 Votes: 66.10% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 26 Votes: 69.23% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 51 Votes: 74.51% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 57 Votes: 66.67% Annoying