Chris “Mad Dog” Russo joins Pat McAfee in criticizing the ESPN list during an impassioned live tirade on “First Take”

CHRIS “Mad Dog” Russo is the latest ESPN star to make its list of the network’s greatest sports talents of the 21st century.

ESPN recently faced harsh criticism from star Pat McAfee after the network announced its first lists of its 100 greatest athletes since 2000.

“ESPN publications from around the world contributed to the nominations and voting process, as well as the following rankings for each sport,” the network said.

More than 70,000 votes from contributors went into the list, which began with NFL Hall of Famer Charles Woodson at number 100.

By Wednesday afternoon, 100 of 26 stars had been announced, with the rest to be revealed on Thursday.

To say that this is evidence of the divisive ranking would be an understatement, however.

McAfee attacked the network in a tirade on Tuesday over the “terrible list,” calling it “the epitome of everything everyone hates about ESPN.”

The next day, Russo used his weekly “What Are You Mad About?” segment on First Take to give his own opinion.

He was stunned by the network’s decision to rank Denver Nuggets center and multiple NBA MVP Nikola Jokic 28th overall.

Russo said that was way too much for a player who has only been in the NBA for four seasons.

For comparison, he pointed to Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher/hitter and two-time AL MVP Shohei Ohtani, who finished in a comparatively low 63rd place.

“He’s 28 and Ohtani has over 150 power? If Ohtani throws and hits,” Russo shouted.

“Look, I like Jokic too, I’m a huge Jokic fan, he’s fun to watch, he’s goofy, he’s a great passer, he does all the things you like and he’s a real douchebag. I love him. But come on!”

Russo also took issue with New York Jets quarterback and four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers being ranked 91st.

In addition, Russo was angry that Dodgers pitcher and former NL MVP Clayton Kershaw only finished 31st.

But perhaps Russo’s boldest claims involved former MLB stars Barry Bonds and Alex Rodriguez, who ranked 38th and 43rd, respectively.

His concerns about including these players stemmed from the fact that both Bonds and Rodriguez had previously admitted to using steroids during their careers.

“If you use the juice, you can’t put them as high,” Russo said.

“They can’t even put them on the list, that’s part of the punishment. They’re not even in the Hall of Fame because of it.”

Guest Kimberley A. Martin was also stunned by Russo’s outburst, claiming he would “kill ESPN.com.”

She even joked that it might be because of his comments that she “wouldn’t see each other tomorrow.”