According to a Sports Illustrated poll of 173 players, Raptors forward Reggie Evans is the NBA's dirtiest player.
Reggie Evans, Raptors F 21%
Ron Artest, Lakers F 13%
Andres Nocioni, Kings F 6%
Anderson Varejao, Cavs C 5%
Kobe Bryant, Lakers G 4%
FAST FACTS
Only Varejao (85th, 5.2 fouls) and Nocioni (89th, 5.1) are among the top 100 in fouls per 48 minutes. Evans has been injured and doesn't have enough playing time to qualify.... Three of the top six vote-getters, including Hawks center Zaza Pachulia (4%), have played internationally.... The NBA's leading fouler, Wizards forward-center Fabricio Oberto (9.1 per 48 minutes), received zero votes.
While BDL says this is no-brainer, I didn't realize Evans had this type of reputation. I also had no clue he once tugged on Chris Kaman's testicles.
I'm not surprised to see Artest, Nocioni and Varejao on the list. It pains me to see a high quality guy like Kobe Bryant labeled as dirty. He just loves to compete so darn much...