15 Dirtiest NBA Players: The Ballers Who Play the Game a Little Too Rough

7) Chris Paul

Chris Paul is one of the most successful players on this list. He's earned numerous accolades in his 18-year NBA career and could finally win his first championship with the conclusion of the 2022-23 season.

While Paul is a fantastic floor general, he's also one of the dirtiest NBA players. However, he's a sneaky dirty player who gets away with a lot of inappropriate plays, which is why he easily avoids suspensions and ejections.

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8) Dwyane Wade

Wade had several dirty plays during his career (Image via Getty Images)

Dwyane Wade is another all-time great player. He was the heart and soul of the Miami Heat for more than a decade and won three championships in South Beach. Wade was exceptional on the floor, but also quite dirty.

D-Wade's on-court actions injured several players, from Kobe Bryant to Rajon Rondo. The Heat shooting guard was very competitive, but he sometimes took it too far, which is what earned him a spot on the list of the dirtiest NBA players.

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9) Charles Oakley

Charles Oakley loves physical basketball and is well known for committing hard fouls. The 6-8 forward played for five teams during his 19-year career, including the Chicago Bulls and New York Knicks.

With 4,421 personal fouls in the regular season, Oakley ranks fourth in NBA history. Despite playing in an era that was more physical, the Knicks legend was still criticized for some of his moves on the court.