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(WNCN) \u2014 North Carolina\u2019s most hated NBA player is a former Duke Blue Devil, a study has found.<\/p>\n<p>The study from RotoWire found Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum to be the most hated player in the Tar Heel State.<\/p>\n<p>Tatum is also the second-most hated player nationally, landing the top spot in 13 states, including the entire Southeast \u201cwhere Celtic fatigue runs deep and Boston\u2019s playoff success in recent years has worn out its welcome\u201d, according to the study.<\/p>\n<p>According to the study, Tatum is also the most hated player in Los Angeles and Hawaii due to the historic rivalry between the Celtics and Los Angeles Lakes.<\/p>\n<section>\n<div>\n<h2>MORE FROM CBS 17<\/h2>\n<section>\n<h2>\n<p>\t\tDURHAM COUNTY NEWS<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<div>\n<article>\n<!-- Next line is not the perfect\/ideal way to control hiding the items. Can revisit later. --><\/p>\n<div>\n<h3>\n<p>\t\t\tEx-Duke star is NC\u2019s most hated NBA player: Study<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n<p><span><br \/>\n<span><br \/>\n<svg><\/svg><br \/>\n<\/span><br \/>\n<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article>\n<!-- Next line is not the perfect\/ideal way to control hiding the items. Can revisit later. --><\/p>\n<div>\n<h3>\n<p>\t\t\tAmtrak, semi collide in east Durham; truck driver hurt: Officials<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n<p><span><br \/>\n<span><br \/>\n<svg><\/svg><br \/>\n<\/span><br \/>\n<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article>\n<!-- Next line is not the perfect\/ideal way to control hiding the items. Can revisit later. --><\/p>\n<div>\n<h3>\n<p>\t\t\tDurham kicks off June with Juneteenth celebration<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n<p><span><br \/>\n<span><br \/>\n<svg><\/svg><br \/>\n<\/span><br \/>\n<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>\u201cHis combination of genuine superstar talent and a perceived smug on-court demeanor makes him the perfect villain for anyone not rooting for Boston,\u201d the study reads.<\/p>\n<p>Tatum played for the Duke Blue Devils for one season from 2016 to 2017. 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