The Resume

(November 21, 1955- )
Born in Kinston, North Carolina
Attended the University of North Carolina-Charlotte
Drafted 12th overall by the Boston Celtics in the 1977 NBA Draft
Nicknamed 'Cornbread'
Forward for the Boston Celtics (1977-1985), Los Angeles Clippers (1985-1986) and the Houston Rockets (1986-1988)
NBA Finals MVP (1981)
Radio color commentator for the Boston Celtics (1995- )
#31 retired by the Boston Celtics

Why he might be annoying:

He got his nickname from the movie 'Cornbread, Earl and Me.'
He was overshadowed by the likes of Larry Bird, Kevin McHale and Robert Parish in Boston.
He poked fun at Kurt Rambis and James Worthy at the 1984 NBA Finals.
He targeted referee Violet Palmer with sexist remarks during a Celtics-Rockets game (2007).
He screamed, 'I got the ball!' while doing radio commentary during the 6th game of the 2008 NBA Finals.

Why he might not be annoying:

He shares the same birthday with future Celtics small forward Reggie Lewis.
He guided the University of North Carolina-Charlotte basketball team to the NCAA Final Four.
The University of North Carolina-Charlotte retired his #33 jersey.
He was a key player in bringing the Celtics to win two NBA championship titles (1981 and 1984).
Throughout his career, he scored 10,495 points and made 5,261 rebounds.
He made an apology to Violet Palmer for his remark.

Credit: Neo NX2004

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Basketball Players
• Boston Celtic Retired Numbers (Ranked: 31)
• Boston Celtics
• Houston Rockets
• I Attended University of North Carolina-Charlotte
• I Made a Biased Comment in Public [Some Alleged]
• I'm Sorry [Public Apologies]
• Look at My Balls
• Los Angeles Clippers
• Male Sportscasters
• NBA Finals MVPs (Ranked: 1981)
• NBA Retired Numbers (Ranked: 31)
• Neo NX2004's Profiles [Series 2]
• Profiles 24751-25000 (Ranked: 24754)

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 19 Votes: 5.26% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 10 Votes: 30.0% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 16 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 7 Votes: 71.43% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 7 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 10 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 12 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 66 Votes: 63.64% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 25 Votes: 56.00% Annoying