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Favorite Athlete of All Time

Started by Poohdini, Jul 8, 2015, in Sports Add to Reading List

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    Who is your favorite athlete of all time? How did you become a fan? What are some of your favorite moments?

    Growing up in Chicago as a lifelong Bulls fan, Michael Jordan and Derrick Rose have a special place in my heart, but I have to go with Kobe Bryant.

    I became a fan back around 97 when I was about 6 years old. The first time I saw him was during the 97 Slam Dunk Contest and was instantly hooked. I was obviously young at the time so the only exposure I had to him was whenever he would be on national television or would play the Bulls, so it was hard to catch much. A year or 2 later, my old man and cousin were playing 1 on 1 at the gym and accidentally headbutted each other, resulting in stitches for both. We ended up going to the hospital and in the reception area, the Lakers were battling the Blazers in the playoffs and my love for Kobe was rekindled.

    There's been so many great moments so I'll narrow my list down to 5, as hard as that is. This is in no particular order.

    His 81 point game against Toronto - I broke my leg 2 days prior, had surgery, and was miserable. That was until The Mamba unleashed on the poor Raptors.


    97 Slam Dunk Contest - My first time watching him in any format, and I was blown away. Looking back now, his confidence was out of this world at just 18.


    98 All Star Game - MJ vs Kobe in the 98 All Star Game, and again in the regular season.



    Kobe vs the Suns in 06 - Game tying and game winning shots. I can't tell you how many times I practiced that game winner in my driveway.


    The Alley-Oop - The famous alley oop to Shaq during Portland's epic collapse.


    Honorable mentions are him winning the MVP (it is an absolute crime he only ended up with 1), outscoring Dallas by himself 62-61 through 3 quarters, winning his first ring without Shaq, and then going back to back. Can't forget him willing the USA to victory against Spain, or the month where he averaged 40 points, the 62 points at MSG, and all the game winners.

    What about you guys?? Who are your favorite athletes of all time and why?
     
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    Basketball : Michael Jordan
    Boxing: Muhammad Ali
    Baseball : Derek Jeter
    Hockey : Wayne Gretzky
    Soccer : Alex Morgan
     
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    I grew up during the Kordell Stewart, Jerome Bettis, and Hines Ward Steeler's era in the 90's. Hines Ward is probably my favorite athletes of all time. I loved Hines Ward's work ethic and that he wasn't afraid to hit despite being a wide receiver.
     
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    John Terry no doubt, perhaps the best captain/leader in any sport right now
     
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    Great list
    This guy used to lay people out on blocks.
    As an Arsenal fan, can't say I'm a fan of his, but have lots of respect for him for what he does on the pitch.
     
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    Basketball-Paul Pierce
    Baseball-Pedro Martinez
    Hockey-Patrice Bergeron
    Football-Tom Brady

    #nohomer
     
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    Dwyane Wade. I could write about it for days. From his success at Marquette to his domincance in the NBA. I have never loved a player as much as I love him. One of the most exciting players ever to watch in his prime. So many memories. I own 8 different authentic Wade jerseys and have pictures and posters all over my room.

    HM: LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Mark McGuire, Albert Pujols, and Bo Jackson
     
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    Always loved D Wade. His old HS was in our division and their basketball team was almost always good. It sucks that he hasn't been able to consistently play 70+ games these last 5 years or so. Still a top 50 player of all time.
     
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    Yeah it does s--- that he's been injury riddled a huge portion of his career. Especially over the past 5 years where I have had the privilege to never miss a game thanks to NBA League Pass. The 06 Finals are probably my favorite Heat memory of all time just under Ray Allen's shot in 2013.
     
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    LeBron James:


    Ales Hemsky:


    Mike Tyson:
     
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    Michael Jordan, hands down
     
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    Easily a top 5 performance in Finals history. As s-----y as it is, I feel like D Rose's career will resemble his as far as games played goes. Hopefully with the rings too, but I would definitely settle for 1!
     
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    That Lebron performance was unreal. He got a bad rap for not being clutch, but didn't really deserve it. It was confusing to see him do that to Detroit and then self destruct vs Dallas a few years later though.
     
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    Football: Brian Dawkins
    Basketball: Allen Iverson
    Hockey: John LeClair
    Baseball: Jimmy Rollins/Ryan Howard/Chase Utley
     
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    @Boos posted exactly what mine would be, with the exception of Ryan Howard.

    Oh and another one of my favorites is Mike Tyson and Kobe Bryant. I'm a big fan of Russel Westbrook right now too. I'm a Sixers fan all day but Westbrook just has that killer instinct and I love to see that in players. Reminds me of Kobe somewhat.
     
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    Allen Iverson, no question.
     
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    Yea he's been awful and over paid these last few years, but when we were good he was so fun to watch.
     
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    I appreciate everything he has done but he has been such a waste for years now. It's pathetic to watch but then again, so is that entire team for the most part. Odubel Herrera seems like the only young talent we have.
     
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    Can't forget Maikel Franco
     
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    Honorable mention: Jason Williams

     
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