scottysprings Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 The title is self-explanatory, who is your favorite athlete to watch compete? Mine has to be Mariano Rivera, there's nothing like seeing him run to the mound to the tune of "Enter Sandman" and then watching him throw a lights out inning of ball. I don't remember ever seeing a thread like this in the past but lemme know if I'm wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew22 Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 LeBron James. I'm not a Cavs fan by any means, but if a Cavs game is on, I'll watch. He's so athletic, he just does stuff that seems impossible. It's just fun to watch. Eagles/Heels/Dawgs/Falcons/Hawks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphabet Man Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Haille Gebresallassie. Though the only time I've seen him was in his warm up. His a bit too quick for me.Him or Lance Armstrong. twitter.com/thebrainofMatt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFoA Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 As much as I hate the preferential treatment that he and other NBA superstars get from the refs, it's gotta be LeBron. The man's just amazing to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShinyHubCaps Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Dwyane Wade is probably the most explosive player in the NBA right now. I would have to go with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shumway Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 It's really tough to say for me. I don't watch basketball often, but Kobe and LeBron completely blow my mind sometimes. However, I watch baseball regularly/daily, and I can't pinpoint one specific player I love to watch. It's hard for one player to generate highlights in baseball, really. Defense is what excites me in baseball, but it's rare that one player's gonna dive every play. If I had to actually nominate someone, it'd be Jim Edmonds. He's still my favorite player in baseball, just because watching him in the outfield was always fun. For football, nobody'll ever impress me more than Barry Sanders did. The man was amazing. In hockey, Ovechkin's just flat-out fun to watch. He's got so much energy. I'd still probably rather watch a guy like Pavel Datsyuk though. His patience and puck control is just unfathomable at times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckymack Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Peyton Manning. His pre-snap shouting and gesticulations are unparalleled. Sigs are for sissies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinMcD Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 I would have to choose Cal Ripken Jr. In my mind he is one of the best if not the best leader and all around player in MLB History. I know he is retired but I can watch games on tape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnWis97 Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 All time: Jordan, Kirby Puckett and Barry Sanders.Current: Adrian Peterson. Disclaimer: If this comment is about an NBA uniform from 2017-2018 or later, do not constitute a lack of acknowledgement of the corporate logo to mean anything other than "the corporate logo is terrible and makes the uniform significantly worse." BADGERS TWINS VIKINGS TIMBERWOLVES WILD POTD (Shared) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyboy1 Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 I'm not much of a basketball fan at all, but I saw LeBron James in person this year and he was certainly worth the price of admission.As for my favorite, it's got to be Alexander Ovechkin. Click here to read Third String Goalie - The Hockey Jersey of the Day Blog Click here to see my hockey and baseball jersey collection online ?You don?t like to see 20 kids punching 20 other kids. But it?s not a disgrace, It?s hockey.? - Michael Farber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiddySicks Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 No possible way I can narrow this down to just one guy.MLBBarry Bonds - Despite majority opinion of the guy, he was the only player I've ever seen that could make every single person in the room stop to watch him hit.Josh Hamilton - Some say that if he hadn't had the drug problem that he would be the best player in the game today. I disagree. IMO the most overlooked quality in sports is something that you're either just born with or you learn after almost losing it all. Maturity. Hamilton certainly wasn't born with but he sure as hell learned it. NHLAlexander Ovechkin - His highlight reels just blow my mind.NFLDevin Hester - I videotaped every kick return he had in the 07 and 08 Pro Bowl just in hopes that he would return one. His return in 41 vs Indy was EPIC. Larry Fitzgerald - Imagine Randy Moss' ability mixed with TO's size and Jerry Rice's work ethic. That's what Fitz is. NBA Lebron James - The best all around player I've ever seen, hands down. The guy has all the qualities of a legend. Kobe Bryant - The most talented player I've ever seen, hands down. I HATE the Lakers and I'll watch their games just to see Kobe. On 11/19/2012 at 7:23 PM, oldschoolvikings said: She’s still half convinced “Chris Creamer” is a porn site.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJ Sands Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 NBA: Dwight Howard. Big men shouldn't be able to do what he does.NHL: Alexander Ovechkin. In-bleeping-credible.NFL: Larry Fitzgerald. Almost a hybrid of Jerry Rice and Randy Moss, and that's not hyperbole.MLB: Albert Pujols. The best right-handed hitter I've ever seen.College FB: Does Jeremy Maclin still count?College BB: DeJuan Blair. The guy's a beast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger77 Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 All time... Gretzky & ForsbergNow... Ovechkin PotD May 11th, 2011looooooogodud: June 7th 2010 - July 5th 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Does Art Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Ovechkin without a doubt.Though the homer in me says Alfredsson. Hi, how are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrySmalls Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 NHL: OvechkinNASCAR: Kyle Busch & Brian Vickers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floydnimrod Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 NBA: Lebron James and Dwight HowardMLB: Brandon Phillips and Ryan FreelNFL: Larry FitzgeraldCollege Football: Connor Barwin and Mike MickensCollege Basketball: DeJuan Blair, Deonta Vaughn, and Lester Hudson Mancakes: The Bandhttps://twitter.com/FloydNimrod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsox Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Dustin Pedroia. It's just amazing to me to see someone who is about my size hit the ball with such precision and power. Not to mention he is an excellent second baseman and an overall great character. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epper Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Adrian Peterson & Roy Halladay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korkie Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 For me its Ryan Howard. He drives me up the wall with all the strike outs, but when he gets hot and makes contact every at bat is a must watch, just to see how far the ball will go. "The views expressed here are mine and do not reflect the official opinion of my employer or the organization through which the Internet was accessed."Dr. Kelso: My son is a big baseball fan. Not so much playing it, but more the designing and sewing of uniforms.Tyler: That's neat.Dr. Kelso: No, it's not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PittsburghSucks Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 LeBron James & Larry Fitzgerald.Those guys are total freaks of nature.Play after play they are just amazing!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.