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Who has the best hair in the NBA?

And now for something completely different amid all the worrying about what might be going wrong with the Blazers (if anything at all): Who has the best hairstyle in the NBA? Vote below, and then comment on your favorite styles. Yes, I see myself that white guys are over-represented, but they just have some of the more interesting hairdos. Please keep it funny and friendly.

Inspired by an old poll on "Pounding the Rock". Photos from their ESPN player profiles.

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Best hairstyle: One candidate per team, as selected completely subjectively by me. Define "best" however you want: Good-looking, funny, unusual, I would like to have that look, I would like my date to have that, ...
Mike Bibby, Atlanta Hawks (too bad they don't have Childress anymore)
0 votes
Brian Scalabrine, Boston Celtics (go Ginger. Rasheed is out of competition)
1 votes
Gerald Wallace, Charlotte Bobcats (go big or go home)
3 votes
Joakim Noah, Chicago Bulls (beats out the hair of the captain and the coach)
10 votes
Anderson Varejao, Cleveland Cavaliers (the chosen two)
7 votes
Dirk Nowitzi, Dallas Mavericks (in the longer variant)
26 votes
Chris Andersen, Denver Nuggets (Birdman style)
28 votes
Charlie Villanueva, Detroit Pistons (the "no hair at all" style. Sadly Big Ben's afro and Rip's beard are all but gone)
8 votes
Ronny Turiaf, Golden State Warriors (somehow fits the style of the team)
7 votes
Luis Scola, Houston Rockets (Yao's hair was not eligible this year)
4 votes
Troy Murphy, Indiana Pacers (all-american hair?)
1 votes
Baron Davis, LA Clippers (beard + hair)
43 votes
Sasha Vujacic, LA Lakers (no kids, Kobe luckily for him has a nicely shaped head but his hair is no better than MJ's)
1 votes
Marc Gasol, Memphis Grizzlies (at least one Gasol brother needs to be in the discussion, and he is the hair-apparent)
3 votes
Michael Beasley, Miami Heat (not much exciting hair here, so we go with about the last cornrows)
1 votes
Brandon Jennings, Milwaukee Bucks (bring the flattop back)
25 votes
Ramon Sessions, Minnesota Timberwolves (like the team on the court, not much to see here)
1 votes
Josh Boone, New Jersey Nets (this team has more than just hair issues)
1 votes
Sean Marks, New Orleans Hornets (New Zealand is known for good wool)
1 votes
Darko Milicic, New York Knicks (there had to be some buzz cut)
0 votes
Etan Thomas, Oklahoma City Thunder (his hair stats are quite impressive)
1 votes
Marcin Gortat, Orlando Magic (I think he beat his hair into submission)
2 votes
Lou Williams, Philadelphia 76ers (hair with potential)
0 votes
Robin Lopez, Phoenix Suns (this one was tough, lot of interesting hair here. Steve Nash's MVP hair narrowly edged out)
6 votes
Rudy Fernandez, Portland Trail Blazers (multiple candidates here, but he has the most to work with)
172 votes
Paul Westphal (coach), Sacramento Kings (a bit out of a cop-out. This team has quite bad hair)
5 votes
Manu Ginobili, San Antonio Spurs (at least it gets talked about. Sorry Bonner, only one ginger)
2 votes
Chris Bosh, Toronto Raptors (one of the most recognizable hair styles)
20 votes
Kyle Korver, Utah Jazz (another difficult case. Deron might win "most styled beard")
16 votes
Mike Miller, Washington Wizards (narrowly edging out Fabricio Oberto to represent his team)
17 votes
No, no, no! All wrong! Other (explain in comments)!
7 votes

419 votes | Poll has closed

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Charlie V?

Not cool making fun of someone’s medical condition.

"Ain't nothin' in this world for free."

by Arby on Nov 21, 2009 3:11 PM PST reply actions  

I thought about taking someone else and know his condition, but he has good humor about it himself. I think he would laugh about it.

See here, where he made a contest about giving him a new hairstyle on Twitter http://twitpic.com/cnbe4

You know, I have found that often people with something like that have a positive self-image, and he certainly does and tries to give that confidence to other people who think it’s worse than it is.

Ceterum censeo Lakers esse delendam

by Norsktroll on Nov 21, 2009 4:26 PM PST up reply actions  

Birdman narrowly over Jennings

I probably would have voted Jennings if he was still rocking the 80s era flattop.

"man, steve blake is clutch *dead*" - Ben Golliver on Twitter

by blazeraddict on Nov 21, 2009 3:33 PM PST reply actions  

Rudy

everyone else is stupid and trying to copy him… :)

...and that's a good thing

by In Walks Rudy on Nov 21, 2009 3:36 PM PST reply actions  

Michael Cage's jeri curls

should be in the hall of fame

When reached 40 years of following Portland basketball you have, be as passionate of the Trail Blazers you will not!

by two4larue on Nov 21, 2009 6:43 PM PST up reply actions  

we have a winner!

Cage Rules!

"Do me a favor. Put your lip over your head... and swallow." Max Goldman

by clinchmobb on Nov 22, 2009 12:49 AM PST up reply actions  

rec’d, nice. I go with Jennings’ flattop.

i cry for nic

by Cablinasian on Nov 21, 2009 3:46 PM PST reply actions  

Hey! This poll is fixed! My vote didn't register. I smell pregnant chads.

"Aneurysm".

When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie

by annthefan on Nov 21, 2009 3:58 PM PST reply actions  

Finally.

"Aneurysm".

When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie

by annthefan on Nov 21, 2009 4:12 PM PST up reply actions  

They are certainly a medical breakthru

Women of the world drop your biological chains…we now have pregnant Chads

"And in the end
The love you take
Is equal to the love you make." -The Beatles

by 92wastheyear on Nov 21, 2009 4:31 PM PST up reply actions   1 recs

More like a fusion of Katherine Harris and Jeb Bush effluvia.

"Aneurysm".

When Outlaw wins a game on a last-second shot, it’s called an "annthefaneurysm". QualityPie

by annthefan on Nov 22, 2009 9:15 PM PST up reply actions  

Rudy, not even close.

and not just cuz I’m a Blazer fan.
His hair looks good no matter if he styles it or not.

by bustabucket on Nov 21, 2009 3:58 PM PST reply actions  

Definitely B Diddy with the beard

and thank you for a fanpost that doesn’t rip on the coach with the same old tired criticisms….a breath of fresh air.

by j dubya on Nov 21, 2009 4:24 PM PST reply actions  

World B. Free

Still gets the lifetime achievement award.

dinasour type of guys choir boys

by mittsabishy on Nov 21, 2009 4:34 PM PST reply actions   1 recs

von wafers crooked hawk cut.

The Faith don't panic, the faith freaks out, burns out farms, and torchs small villages in the name of The Faith.

by faith on Nov 21, 2009 4:59 PM PST reply actions  

too bad he's with Olympiakos

or he would’ve won hands down :) Then again, kinda glad he’s not on some other NBA team tearing us up.
it’s close, Rudy or Jennings….

by sparks89 on Nov 22, 2009 8:22 PM PST up reply actions  

It's "Miller Time."

Dear Paul Allen:

Fire Nate McMillan & hire Jeff Van Gundy.

Sincerely,
AK1984

by AK1984 on Nov 21, 2009 5:17 PM PST reply actions  

If Andre Miller's fro was on there

I would have voted for him.

"Steve Blake is a hero. (That is, if you consider burning down a house and then rescuing everyone in it to be heroic.)"-Ezra Caraeff

by Roybot on Nov 21, 2009 5:51 PM PST up reply actions  

Ah, but I'm referring to Mike "Sunshine" Miller.

Dear Paul Allen:

Fire Nate McMillan & hire Jeff Van Gundy.

Sincerely,
AK1984

by AK1984 on Nov 22, 2009 7:08 AM PST up reply actions  

I know!

"Steve Blake is a hero. (That is, if you consider burning down a house and then rescuing everyone in it to be heroic.)"-Ezra Caraeff

by Roybot on Nov 22, 2009 11:51 AM PST up reply actions  

same here

fro’s are the best

If the glory can be killed, we are lost. --John Steinbeck

by DrivetheLane on Nov 23, 2009 9:08 AM PST up reply actions  

You fools!

Troy Murphy, token white guy FTW!

by resurrect_ha28 on Nov 21, 2009 6:24 PM PST reply actions  

The fourth photograph

from the left in the second row is upside down.

by LewisClark on Nov 21, 2009 11:02 PM PST reply actions   1 recs

An enormous amount of work for such a whimsical post...

+1

"A bizarre and extremely rare hybrid Blazer/Laker fan, Timbo has always struggled to contain the Beast Within, like Dr. Jekyll, Bruce Banner, or Ted Kennedy." — Miled Animal

by timbo on Nov 21, 2009 11:10 PM PST reply actions  

rudy's hair just screams 'flair'

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"Yeah, but Portland definitely is not one of them."

-New Orleans Hornets broadcasters at the end of the third quarter with the Hornets leading 74-59. Portland later ends up winning 97-89.

"They don't mind him shooting that shot at all. Rudy Fernandez is not that great of a 3pt shooter."

-New Orleans Hornets broadcasters right after a Rudy Fernandez missed 3pter. Rudy Fernandez finished the game with three 3pters on six attempts.

by Tofu Anonymous on Nov 21, 2009 11:10 PM PST reply actions  

I think Andre Miller's pre-season fro was awesome.

"The match in Los Angeles is a good opportunity to begin to demonstrate that we want to make war." Rudy Fernández (translated)

by G_dubs on Nov 22, 2009 2:02 AM PST reply actions  

Kristic also wins the award for least attractive NBA player...

Last year I worked hard but I came down with a Staph infection, so I had to sit out for 3 weeks. This year I didn't catch no Staph infection so I was able to work out full. -Big bass Trav

by MikeRiceIsForLovers on Nov 23, 2009 12:00 PM PST up reply actions  

Pechrov is ugly.

A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.

http://www.gop.com/

Roybot.

by L-TrainFTW! on Nov 23, 2009 3:21 PM PST up reply actions  

Is he alright?

Looks like the veins in his neck might burst

by Sound_Automatic on Nov 23, 2009 4:57 PM PST up reply actions  

Sheed, apparently wearing a muffin on his head.

But, you know, everything sheed does is awesome, so it’s all good.

by roseburgian on Nov 22, 2009 3:43 PM PST up reply actions  

A dark pencil eraser? A Chia Pet?

"We don't back down to nobody." --Joel Przybilla

by hurryup09 on Nov 22, 2009 6:42 PM PST up reply actions  

Out of competition :)

Ceterum censeo Lakers esse delendam

by Norsktroll on Nov 22, 2009 4:17 PM PST up reply actions  

wow, this totally wins

Dude could play in the old ABA with that ’do

How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009

by douglast on Nov 22, 2009 6:08 PM PST up reply actions  

why are there so many girly looking dudes in the nba?

"I been ridin' the midnight train, got ice water in my veins." -Bob Dylan
"Sasha? That's a sissy name." -Mike Rice

by koyote on Nov 22, 2009 2:57 PM PST reply actions  

Easily Rudy

Though I like Dirk’s Jesus hair in that photo.

by levelhed on Nov 22, 2009 3:34 PM PST reply actions  

Such a bummer to look at now.

THE GAMBLER IS ALLOWED TO LOOK OLD, KENNY ROGERS.

M-====

by Mortimer on Nov 23, 2009 1:27 PM PST up reply actions  

A true Mountain man!

Such a great coach and a silly looking man (talking about pops both times)

by Sound_Automatic on Nov 23, 2009 4:55 PM PST up reply actions  

Definitely Manu.

A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.

http://www.gop.com/

by L-TrainFTW! on Nov 22, 2009 5:51 PM PST reply actions  

Balding guys FTW!

"I'm a man, but I can change.....if I have to......I guess." - Red Green

by antediluvian on Nov 23, 2009 11:07 AM PST up reply actions  

Don't H*te Me

But Kobe when he was Kobe-8. Fab.

Honor Alaa Abdelnaby.
First in the NBA. At least alphabetically

by OhOhOden on Nov 22, 2009 8:45 PM PST reply actions  

sexy rudy fernandez!

everytime he comes into the game i’m like hmmmm that hair!

by portlandgiirl91 on Nov 22, 2009 9:21 PM PST reply actions  

Ok, I’m not one to complain – much.



But these racing stripes was a ludicrous idea. Not to mention detrimental to the team.
Every time Roy goes left there they are, racing stripes, staring the opponent in the face.
The crossover dribble means absolutely nothing now, because everybody knows which way he just went, and this gives everyone more time to react. I could probably guard him now.

Romance me with that Roy rainbow shot which took flight from way beyond the arc and sailed so high that before it came back down to earth sealing the victory, it kissed the rafters and said "You're mine baby."

by Blazer1342 on Nov 22, 2009 10:43 PM PST reply actions  

I love the racing stripes.

And I love the part-curl Oden has cut into his hair these days.

M

by Mortimer on Nov 23, 2009 1:28 PM PST up reply actions  

Roy is gritting his teeth, your argument is invalid.

j/k, I like ‘em too. I just don’t like tipping off the defense.

Romance me with that Roy rainbow shot which took flight from way beyond the arc and sailed so high that before it came back down to earth sealing the victory, it kissed the rafters and said "You're mine baby."

by Blazer1342 on Nov 23, 2009 4:54 PM PST up reply actions  

-10

You put Scola on here and broke my monitor… AGAIN

Two points scored by GO’ = "thunderdunk"

by T$ 225 on Nov 23, 2009 10:03 AM PST reply actions  

Also, there's a particular Cav big man who's a little despondent over his exclusion

Seriously, the hair earned him a “Sideshow Bob” nickname….

Two points scored by GO’ = "thunderdunk"

by T$ 225 on Nov 23, 2009 10:05 AM PST reply actions  

5th option

Ceterum censeo Lakers esse delendam

by Norsktroll on Nov 23, 2009 12:22 PM PST up reply actions  

He's talking about Ilgauskus

His nickname is “Sideshow Bob”, which translate into “Big Z” in Lithuanian.

Mort

by Mortimer on Nov 23, 2009 1:28 PM PST up reply actions  

guys that use hair product should be excluded

yep, that means Rudy…

If the glory can be killed, we are lost. --John Steinbeck

by DrivetheLane on Nov 23, 2009 11:47 AM PST reply actions  

You think Rudy uses styling products?

He sometimes looks like he just rolled out of his bed

Ceterum censeo Lakers esse delendam

by Norsktroll on Nov 23, 2009 12:23 PM PST up reply actions  

Adam Morrison, pre cut.

I think he still has the stache…

Last year I worked hard but I came down with a Staph infection, so I had to sit out for 3 weeks. This year I didn't catch no Staph infection so I was able to work out full. -Big bass Trav

by MikeRiceIsForLovers on Nov 23, 2009 1:37 PM PST reply actions  

I'm surprised

That there was not a warmer response for Varejaos springy mop.

by Sound_Automatic on Nov 23, 2009 4:52 PM PST reply actions  

This poll is incomplete..

because Ron Artest’s fresh to def designs crush the competition.

by oLLiE Boombayay on Nov 24, 2009 12:49 AM PST reply actions  

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