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Humphries, superstars make 'dislike' poll

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New Jersey Nets Kris Humphries stands on the court in the first half against the New York Knicks in the 2011 NBA Pre-season at Madison Square Garden in New York City on December 21, 2011. The Knicks defeated the Nets 88-82. UPI/John Angelillo 
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Published: Dec. 24, 2011 at 10:13 AM

NEW YORK, Dec. 24 (UPI) -- Miami's big three and two Kardashian spouses topped a poll of most disliked players in the NBA.

Kim Kardashian's already ex-husband Kris Humphries of the New Jersey Nets topped the list followed by superstars LeBron James and Kobe Bryant.

Bryant's former teammate Lamar Odom, who happens to be Kardashian's brother-in-law, came in at No. 10 on the survey, which was conducted by Nielsen and E-Poll Market Research of California.

Humphries' whirlwind television relationship with Kardashian vaulted him to the top of the rankings. James was No. 1 last year after his ballyhooed and criticized television special announcing his big decision to sign with the Miami Heat.

CNN said James' two high-profile teammates, Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade, were apparently guilty by association and made the list at Nos. 6 and 9 respectively.

Also making the Top 10 were Tony Parker of the Spurs at No. 4, Metta World Peace of the Lakers at No. 5, Carmelo Anthony of the Knicks at No. 7 and Boston's Paul Pierce at No. 8.

The methodology of the Nielsen poll was not released.

Topics: Kim Kardashian, Kris Humphries, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Lamar Odom, Chris Bosh, Tony Parker, Carmelo Anthony, Paul Pierce, New York Knicks
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