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Spin-off Thread from Most Perfect Sport
Posted on 2/18/14 at 11:44 am
Posted on 2/18/14 at 11:44 am
What sport has the most all-around talented athletes? ETA: Meaning skillful AND athletic
Somebody in the other thread said basketball, but I would disagree. I don't see many NBA players doing well in baseball, at all.
Football players are strong, fast, and athletic, but again I wonder about the baseball side.
Some baseball players are very athletic and could probably be decent at basketball or football, but then many would be terribly undersized.
Hockey players? Tough, good hand eye coordination, athletic.
Somebody in the other thread said basketball, but I would disagree. I don't see many NBA players doing well in baseball, at all.
Football players are strong, fast, and athletic, but again I wonder about the baseball side.
Some baseball players are very athletic and could probably be decent at basketball or football, but then many would be terribly undersized.
Hockey players? Tough, good hand eye coordination, athletic.
This post was edited on 2/18/14 at 11:50 am
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Posted on 2/18/14 at 11:46 am to NWLATigerFan12
Basketball in terms of pure athleticism
Posted on 2/18/14 at 11:46 am to NWLATigerFan12
Rugby
Posted on 2/18/14 at 11:47 am to NWLATigerFan12
MMA, kickboxing and boxing
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Posted on 2/18/14 at 11:47 am to NWLATigerFan12
quote:
Hockey players? Tough, good hand eye coordination, athletic.
I've seen baseball players that were all everything in football. (Think John Elway, Bo Jackson)
I've seen guys play both basketball and football (Antonio Gates, Jimmy Graham, etc).
I've never seen a hockey player play one of the other big sports, so they lose.
This post was edited on 2/18/14 at 11:48 am
Posted on 2/18/14 at 11:49 am to jg8623
quote:
Basketball in terms of pure athleticism
But how will they do in skill sports when it's not all about athleticism?
Posted on 2/18/14 at 11:52 am to Teddy Ruxpin
quote:
I've never seen a hockey player play one of the other big sports, so they lose.
Many American Hockey players were super stars in Lacrosse in High School. But Hockey like Baseball is something you have to start when you are 8 years old or else you basically have no chance.
This post was edited on 2/18/14 at 11:55 am
Posted on 2/18/14 at 11:53 am to NWLATigerFan12
Tennis, when played at a high level. Only problem is the physical contact aspect.
Posted on 2/18/14 at 11:54 am to VerlanderBEAST
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MMA, kickboxing and boxing /thread
Posted on 2/18/14 at 11:56 am to jg8623
Combat sports require the most athleticism and its not close.
Posted on 2/18/14 at 11:58 am to NWLATigerFan12
quote:
But how will they do in skill sports when it's not all about athleticism?
The question was which has the best all around athletes, and I think it's basketball. 99% of basketball players are fast, quick, can jump, and are in great shape
Now if the question was which sports athletes could translate to other sports better I might change my pick
Posted on 2/18/14 at 12:01 pm to NWLATigerFan12
Posted on 2/18/14 at 12:03 pm to jg8623
quote:Most centers are stiffs
99% of basketball players are fast, quick, can jump, and are in great shape
Posted on 2/18/14 at 12:03 pm to NWLATigerFan12
As far as a skill and athleticism, I'd have to say either Soccer or Basketball.
Football requires lots of athleticism, but skill is not as highly required.
Baseball requires lots of skill, but athleticism is not as highly regarded.
Football requires lots of athleticism, but skill is not as highly required.
Baseball requires lots of skill, but athleticism is not as highly regarded.
Posted on 2/18/14 at 12:04 pm to VerlanderBEAST
quote:
Combat sports require the most athleticism and its not close.
That all depends on what you consider athletic
I know a guy who trains MMA and fights on a small local scale and he can't dribble a basketball or hit a baseball to save his life. So if hand/eye coordination isn't high on your list then maybe so
Posted on 2/18/14 at 12:09 pm to VerlanderBEAST
quote:
Most centers are stiffs
Dwight Howard, deandre Jordan, both gasols, ibaka, Anthony Davis, cousins, Lopez, Noah...
Wouldn't call them stiff
ETA: some might not be just a center, was going off of espn fantasy listings for centers
This post was edited on 2/18/14 at 12:11 pm
Posted on 2/18/14 at 4:08 pm to jg8623
quote:Definite stiffs in terms of pure athletic ability
Dwight Howard, deandre Jordan, both gasols, ibaka, Anthony Davis, cousins, Lopez, Noah...
Posted on 2/18/14 at 4:11 pm to jg8623
quote:
Basketball in terms of pure athleticism
How can you account for such mediocre basketball players being such good football players.
Antonio Gates, Julius Thomas, Jimmy Graham. Julius Peppers, and Greg Hardy were all mediocre college basketball players that are good to great NFL players.
This post was edited on 2/18/14 at 4:13 pm
Posted on 2/18/14 at 4:24 pm to Teddy Ruxpin
quote:
I've never seen a hockey player play one of the other big sports, so they lose.
Not a big sport but most hockey players are good at golf.
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