Who is the most athletic athlete ever?

Many experts labeled basketball as the sport with the most athletic athletes, and LeBron James is the most athletic of all.
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Who is the most athletic athlete of all time?

Wilt Chamberlain, NBA

Sure he's the only player to score 100 points in a single NBA game and once led the league in assists, but the fluid center also won three straight Big Eight high jump championships and could thrust a shotput 56 phenomenal feet during his time at Kansas.
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Who is the most athletic football player of all time?

The five best athletes I've seen play in the NFL
  • Bo Jackson, running back. ...
  • Deion Sanders, cornerback/wide receiver. ...
  • Rod Woodson, defensive back. ...
  • Anthony Munoz, offensive tackle. ...
  • Jim Brown, running back.
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Who is the No 1 player in football history?

1. Diego Maradona, Argentina. Diego Maradona's talent was without a doubt the greatest ever seen in football. His dribbling ability was mesmerizing, his goal-scoring was unique and clinical, and his passing and crossing were precise—earning him many assists in his career.
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Who is the dirtiest player in NFL history?

Conrad Dobler was the dirtiest player EVER. Vicious hits, including a helmet-to-helmet on Jerry Rice, earned him suspensions galore and nearly a quarter million dollars worth of fines from the NFL. Frequently topped the NFL's Dirtiest Player poll throughout his 15 year career. The definition of dirty.
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The All-Time Fastest Athletes In EVERY Major Sport



Is LeBron the most athletic human ever?

Other than Michael Jordan, LeBron James is the most athletic player to ever play basketball. His unbelievable combination of size, speed and hops is unmatchable. James is 6'8" and 250 pounds yet he can run the court from baseline to baseline as fast as anyone else playing today.
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Is LeBron or MJ more athletic?

"LeBron James is the best athlete of today, and he's probably a better athlete than Michael Jordan was. He's bigger, he's faster, he's stronger." As far as who would win head to head, Thomas said it depends.
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Who is the goat of all sports?

No player in the major North American sports can claim the individual records like Gretzky. Gretzky is "The Great One" for a reason. While he only has four Stanley Cup titles, he owns every NHL scoring record.
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Which athlete has the most Mvps?

And all of them are legendary names. Peyton Manning, of course, holds the NFL record with five MVP awards. Bill Russell and Michael Jordan won five times in the NBA. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was a six-time MVP in the NBA, as was Gordie Howe in the NHL.
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Who is the most athletic 7 footer?

Shaquille O'Neal

The fact that he was the only athlete to average 20 points and 10 rebounds per game every season over his first 13 years separates him from anyone in NBA history. Because of his sheer size (7'1", 325 lbs) and relentlessness in the post, few scoring opportunities didn't convert.
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Is Wilt Chamberlain the most athletic player?

Wilt Chamberlain is the greatest ATHLETE of all time, and it's not even close. Before you look away and start commenting, let me explain. Wilt Chamberlain is not the greatest basketball player ever, (he's my third best) but he is a better athlete than any man, woman, or demigod who has ever done what he did.
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Who's the most athletic player in NBA history?

1. Wilt Chamberlain. Wilton Norman Chamberlain is quite possibly the greatest basketball player of all time.
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Who are the most athletic people on earth?

The 20 most famous athletes in the world
  • No. 1 Cristiano Ronaldo. Sport: Soccer. ...
  • No. 2 LeBron James. Sport: Basketball. ...
  • No. 3 Lionel Messi. Sport: Soccer. ...
  • No. 4 Neymar Jr. Sport: Soccer. ...
  • No. 5 Roger Federer. Sport: Tennis. ...
  • No. 6 Kevin Durant. Sport: Basketball. ...
  • No. 7 Tiger Woods. Sport: Golf. ...
  • No. 8 James Rodriguez. Sport: Soccer.
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Who is the most dominant athlete in their sport?

Tiger Woods, LeBron James are the most dominant athletes of the last 20 years.
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What race is most athletic?

The most common ethnicity among Professional Athletes is White, which makes up 78.0% of all Professional Athletes. Comparatively, there are 7.2% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity and 6.8% of the Black or African American ethnicity.
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How is Lebron so athletic?

The stuff he does every day with his body, before practice and before he gets on the court — he's just a well-oiled machine." "Most guys just don't go through what he does with his body," he added. "Michael Jordan and Kobe [Bryant, who Handy worked with at the Lakers between 2013 and 2015] were the same way.
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Who is the greatest dunker of all time?

1. Vince Carter. There's no doubt that Vince Carter is the greatest dunker of all time. Whether in-game or in a slam dunk contest, Vinsanity made his dunks look so effortless.
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Is Westbrook the most athletic player ever?

Westbrook is a hugely influential player on both ends of the court and is the most prolific triple-double machine the NBA has ever seen, something the stats prove as well. Westbrook, during his OKC Thunder days, was named the most athletic player in the league by none other than the late LA Lakers' legend Kobe Bryant.
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Who is stronger Wilt or Shaq?

Wilt was definitely stronger than Shaq (although Shaq is a LOT heavier because he has a lot more fat than Wilt did). Shaq's excess fat has a negative affect on his stamina. Wilt averaged 46 minutes per game over the course of his career, and in 1962, Wilt only sat out EIGHT MINUTES of the ENTIRE SEASON.
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Who was more athletic Wilt or Kareem?

In their first 11 meetings, Chamberlain was still able to (i.e. inclined to) score with Jabbar. In those first 11 games, Wilt averaged 22.8 ppg and 17.6 rebounds, while Kareem averaged 26.0 ppg and 15.6 rebounds. In the 1972 season, Kareem outscored Wilt 201-70 in their five regular season games.
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Where does Wilt rank all time?

Wilt ranked fourth in the NBA with 24.3 points per game. He earned his fourth regular-season MVP award and led the 76ers to a 62-win season, their third straight season leading the NBA in wins. Wilt would never again lead the league in points per game.
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Who is 29 years old in the NBA?

Age 29: Kawhi Leonard.
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Who is 28 years old in the NBA?

28 Years Old: LeBron James.
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