The Resume

(November 29, 1994- )
Born in Dallas, Texas
Drafted seventh overall by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2014 NBA Draft
Power Forward/Center for the Los Angeles Lakers (2014-18), New Orleans Pelicans (2018-19) and the New York Knicks
NBA Most Improved Player (2021)

Why he might be annoying:

He is extremely religious.
He opted to forego his last three years of college eligibility to turn pro.
He broke his leg 14 minutes into his NBA debut game, which cost him the majority of his rookie season.
He was released by the Lakers, primarily due to LeBron James looking to tailor the team's roster to his liking.
He was passed over as a replacement player for the U.S. men's Olympic basketball team (2021).

Why he might not be annoying:

He was a member of the Kentucky team that reached the NCAA Championship game (2014).
He set a Kentucky men's basketball team record for double-doubles recorded by a freshman.
He found his stride at the NBA level, when he signed with the Knicks.
He made his first All-Star appearance and earned the Most Improved Player Award in the same season (2020-21).
He enjoys playing in big markets, as he feels the scrutiny motivates him to be a better player.

Credit: Ricky

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Basketball Players
• I am a Texan
• I Attended University of Kentucky
• I Married in 2016
• Look at My Balls
• Los Angeles Lakers
• NBA Most Improved Player Award (Ranked: 2021)
• New Orleans Pelicans
• New York Knicks
• Profiles 51501-51750 (Ranked: 51692)
• Ricky's Profiles [Series 32]

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 7 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 5 Votes: 100% Annoying