- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
re: In what sport would you want to be the GOAT?
Posted on 4/10/15 at 3:52 pm to TigersHuskers
Posted on 4/10/15 at 3:52 pm to TigersHuskers
basketball, to be better than michael jordan would be legendary... plus he is a billionaire so why wouldnt i be also
Posted on 4/10/15 at 3:54 pm to weagle99
Golf:
1. Longevity of career and only minor injuries associated with the game
2. Prize money and endorsements
3. Individual sport so no reliance on teammates or management
4. Top tier groupies
5. Set your own schedule
6. Travel
7. Perks at tournaments
8. Apparent better class of people associated with profession
1. Longevity of career and only minor injuries associated with the game
2. Prize money and endorsements
3. Individual sport so no reliance on teammates or management
4. Top tier groupies
5. Set your own schedule
6. Travel
7. Perks at tournaments
8. Apparent better class of people associated with profession
Posted on 4/10/15 at 3:54 pm to HeadChange
I think you underestimate the populations of asia and north america compared to Europe and South America
Basketball is more popular in NA and Asia, and still very popular in Europe. You're assuming that because soccer is a global sport that Messi and Ronaldo are more recognizable to a larger population. China and America are two of the three most populated countries on the planet, and lebron is 10x more recognizable than any soccer player in those markets.
Soccer is a global game, yes. So is basketball. Basketball is just more popular in the most populous countries. Not to mention Asians crave american media, not Spanish media.
If you polled a village in the Uruguayan countryside, yes Messi would be more recognizable. If you polled an outpost in Luxembourg, yes Ronaldo would be more recognizable. If you showed everyone on the planet a picture of Lebron and a picture of Messi, more people would recognize Lebron. Don't be a dumbass. Maybe 5% of Americans would recognize Messi if we're being generous.
More people live in the US than England, Spain, France, Italy, Germany, and Portugal combined. That's not even factoring in China.
Basketball is more popular in NA and Asia, and still very popular in Europe. You're assuming that because soccer is a global sport that Messi and Ronaldo are more recognizable to a larger population. China and America are two of the three most populated countries on the planet, and lebron is 10x more recognizable than any soccer player in those markets.
Soccer is a global game, yes. So is basketball. Basketball is just more popular in the most populous countries. Not to mention Asians crave american media, not Spanish media.
If you polled a village in the Uruguayan countryside, yes Messi would be more recognizable. If you polled an outpost in Luxembourg, yes Ronaldo would be more recognizable. If you showed everyone on the planet a picture of Lebron and a picture of Messi, more people would recognize Lebron. Don't be a dumbass. Maybe 5% of Americans would recognize Messi if we're being generous.
More people live in the US than England, Spain, France, Italy, Germany, and Portugal combined. That's not even factoring in China.
This post was edited on 4/10/15 at 4:02 pm
Posted on 4/10/15 at 3:55 pm to HeadChange
I disagree. Tiger is more famous worldwide than either Messi or Ronaldo
Posted on 4/10/15 at 3:59 pm to HeadChange
quote:
You're limiting yourself to America. A lot of the American guys are popular because of branding (along with being the GOAT at an American sport). They still, IMO, wouldn't touch (on a global scale) a Ronaldo or Messi. Some of you have a very contracted view on how big these guys actually are.
I"m a huge soccer fan. I'm aware of who Ronaldo and Messi are and how big they are.
They play basketball in Brazil and Argentina. They know who Kobe and Lebron are. China isn't a big soccer country, but they are a big country, and they all know Kobe and Lebron. That is the only reason i say Kobe/Lebron might be bigger.
Mexico is close enough to us that most of them probably know or have heard of Kobe before.
Most people in Europe that follow sports knows Kobe as well. He grew up there, goes to soccer games there. They know him.
Basketball is known in most countries in the world. If you know only 1 thing about basketball, you know MJ/Kobe/Lebron. Just like if you know one thing about soccer, you know Ronaldo/Messi. Look at the Olympics and how the US basketball team has to be escorted everywhere and stay off the grounds b/c of how popular they are.
Regardless of any of what i just said, if you follow sports in the casualist of ways, you've probably heard of Kobe/Lebron/Ronaldo/Messi in most places on this Earth.
Posted on 4/10/15 at 4:03 pm to Riseupfromtherubble
quote:
If you showed everyone on the planet a picture of Lebron and a picture of Messi, more people would recognize Lebron
No chance
Posted on 4/10/15 at 4:04 pm to Sevendust912
quote:
I disagree. Tiger is more famous worldwide than either Messi or Ronaldo
no chance of this either.
do you think little african kids are going to know or give a damn about who an american golfer is?
Posted on 4/10/15 at 4:06 pm to Masterag
well you're delusional. Lebron is a global brand because basketball is also a global sport. Messi is a global brand that the majority of the residents in the 3 most populous countries on the planet have never heard of
If this were an "electoral college" style vote then Messi and Ronaldo would be more recognizable. If it were a popular vote then Lebron wins in a landslide
If this were an "electoral college" style vote then Messi and Ronaldo would be more recognizable. If it were a popular vote then Lebron wins in a landslide
This post was edited on 4/10/15 at 4:15 pm
Posted on 4/10/15 at 4:30 pm to Riseupfromtherubble
quote:
well you're delusional. Lebron is a global brand because basketball is also a global sport. Messi is a global brand that the majority of the residents in the 3 most populous countries on the planet have never heard of
this
China - big advantage Kobe/Lebron
India - neither
US - big advantage Kobe/Lebron
Brazil - Ronaldo/Messi, but not by much. Lebron has been in Brazil a lot recently, plus he plays with their biggest basketball star, Varejao.
Indonesia - neither
The markets that Ronaldo/Messi dominate in, Kobe/Lebron aren't far behind them in at minimum people knowing who they are. Same can't be said for US/China.
Posted on 4/10/15 at 4:46 pm to Masterag
quote:
do you think little african kids are going to know or give a damn about who an american golfer is?
we aren't talking about Ben Crane, Tiger is easily is a worldwide figure. So yes, if some african kid knows who Messi is, I'm sure he is familiar with Tiger.
I'll admit being biracial helps with his fame, but China the US are the 3 most populated countries and Tiger is 10x more famous in both countries than any soccer player - I don't think ppl in India GAF about sports.
Posted on 4/10/15 at 5:19 pm to PortCityTiger24
I enjoyed playing baseball when I was younger and I enjoy watching it.
But if I had to chose any sport that would be the dead last because of how many games there are.
GOAT golfer for me
But if I had to chose any sport that would be the dead last because of how many games there are.
GOAT golfer for me
Posted on 4/10/15 at 5:53 pm to weagle99
Football because it's my favorite sport.
Second choice would be golf.
Second choice would be golf.
Posted on 4/10/15 at 6:06 pm to TexasTiger1185
football because its my favorite sport. I also think being the GOAT trainer or owner in horse racing would be fun. Also hw champ, a champ like iron mike who is knocking people out left and right would be awesome.
Posted on 4/10/15 at 6:10 pm to weagle99
Who would not want to be Jack Nicklaus.
Posted on 4/10/15 at 6:27 pm to weagle99
Soccer. You'll be a God worldwide.
Posted on 4/10/15 at 6:28 pm to weagle99
Golf: $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
plus its the only sport other athletes do when they retire.
plus its the only sport other athletes do when they retire.
This post was edited on 4/10/15 at 6:29 pm
Posted on 4/10/15 at 6:35 pm to SammyTiger
I think people are somewhat overstating golf simply because of how polarizing Tiger is. He's so far the extreme that it's hard to compare him to anyone else, and I think it's more than just his success. It's his name, the fact that he's a minirity, he's jacked, etc.
Personally give me tennis. Tennis has the global reach of golf but it plays better with the young international chicks. I'm also in indescribably good shape and fit as a mother fvcker if I'm the GOAT tennis player.
Personally give me tennis. Tennis has the global reach of golf but it plays better with the young international chicks. I'm also in indescribably good shape and fit as a mother fvcker if I'm the GOAT tennis player.
Posted on 4/10/15 at 6:36 pm to FootballNostradamus
Basketball
You'd have to be God-like for anyone to consider you better than Jordan.
You'd have to be God-like for anyone to consider you better than Jordan.
Posted on 4/10/15 at 6:42 pm to weagle99
Golf.
Individual sport/game so nobody can say "you were on a loaded team". Also, you play everyone(technically). No schedule thread needed.
Individual sport/game so nobody can say "you were on a loaded team". Also, you play everyone(technically). No schedule thread needed.
This post was edited on 4/10/15 at 6:46 pm
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News