Sometimes the NBA offseason delivers trades.Sometimes it delivers chaos.
And sometimes… it delivers a rumor so unserious that it somehow becomes very serious online.
Enter: Taylor Rooks, a supposed “secret NBA vote,” and the internet asking one burning question Is she really the baddest in the league?
What We Know for a Fact (Yes, Facts Still Exist)
Taylor Rooks is one of the most recognizable sports journalists in the NBA world.She has worked with Bleacher Report, TNT Sports, and Amazon’s NBA coverage.She regularly interviews top players.
That part? Undeniable.What is not documented anywhere is an actual vote, poll, or organized discussion among NBA players ranking anyone as “the baddest.”There is zero verified evidence of such a thing ever happening.
The “Players Get Nervous Around Her” Claim
This is where things get exaggerated and funny.Some fans point to interviews where players seem relaxed, engaged, or unusually open when talking to Rooks.That’s real.She’s good at her job.
But nervousness?Romantic panic?League-wide intimidation.That’s interpretation not reporting.Being comfortable in an interview does not equal trembling knees.
So Why Did This Rumor Go Viral Anyway?
Because the internet loves three things:
- Mystery
- Attractiveness discourse
- NBA players being human beings
Taylor Rooks sits at the intersection of all three.
She’s visible.
She’s successful.
She’s private.
That combination makes people curious and curiosity online turns into rumors very fast.
Let’s Be Honest for a Second
Is Taylor Rooks widely considered attractive by fans?Yes.is she respected professionally by players and media?
Also yes.
Does that automatically mean the NBA secretly gathered like the Avengers to vote on it?
Absolutely not.If NBA players were actually voting on anything together, it would probably be:
- Rule changes
- Load management
- Or how to shorten the season
Not a beauty ranking.
Final Verdict
No secret NBA vote exists.No ranking was confirmed.No sources backed the claim.
But yes the internet had fun with it.And in a league where everything gets debated, even a rumor with zero evidence can dominate timelines for days.Welcome to NBA discourse.