re: Are there any genuinely positive role models in sports?

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The only two athletes that seem to be authentically good people are Drew Brees and Federer

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I'll catch flak for saying this, but LeBron James has been a model individual both on and off the court.

Came from nothing, works hard, international super star that stays out of trouble, is financially savvy (or at least is smart enough to surround himself with people who are), good dad and husband, etc...

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'll catch flak for saying this, but LeBron James has been a model individual both on and off the court.

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Good point...I'm plotting a takeover of my company and using LeBron's work in Miami and Cleveland as a template.

I agree. "Good role model" doesn't mean that the person in question also can't occasionally be an a-hole.

If that's the criteria, nobody fits it.

Remember when Chuck did that commercial.....well he's right

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Charles Barkley told u morons a decade + ago, Athletes are not role models, so stop jocking them like they are, and shame on parents who make athletes role models for their kids

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I agree with your premise, but if your child is into sports, it is difficult for them not to look up to professional athletes. You can educate them and help point them in the direction of true role models, but they are going to naturally gravitate towards the successful people in the sport(s) they like.

I'm not saying it is impossible, but parents have an uphill battle.

JJ Watt
Lance Armstrong

Steve Gleason
Ken Griffey
Cal Ripken
David Robinson

Always some of my favorites.

Nope.

All are thugs and horrible people.

Are you kidding?

Steph Curry, Tim Duncan (or, really, just close your eyes and pick a Spur ), Luke Kuechly, Drew Brees, Jimmie Johnson, Jason Witten, Lorenzo Cain....the list is pretty damn long, bruh.