You are a good man saleem. Hate might have been a little harsh, and I probably should have used least favorite. I don't think anyone wants any of the players hurt, at least I don't, but we just can not stand them.
You're right about the whole "whoever's beating us now" idea. Personally I think that's a bad standard to measure one's disdain for a team. If we thought that way about everything, Hitler wouldn't seem like that bad of a guy because he's dead and no longer a threat. Obviously, I voted for Seattle. If not for their history against the Rocks, then for their awful jerseys.
BTW, I have been waiting for you to vote on the Sonics, I remember seeing your moniker before. On your Hitler example, the question is, do we still hate Germany not Hitler. I did not say I will not hate Stockton & Malone after they retire, I asked, will we still hate the Jazz after they leave. Is it something to do with the organization, city, crowd, coach, etc.. rather than the players. In your case it is Seattle, will you still hate Seattle even after they do no make the playoffs for 10 years.
hands down utah. they are dirty old farts and nobody likes them. theyre boring as well and annoying like a tick that latches in your hair and you just cant get rid of it.