Who is the most athletic in the NBA?

#1 NBA Power Forward, Giannis Antetokounmpo Milwaukee Bucks
There is a reason why his nickname is the Greek Freak, and it's because Giannis Antetokounmpo is one of the most freakishly athletic players in the NBA.
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Is LeBron James the most athletic person ever?

LeBron James is one of the most athletic players to have ever played in the league. His longevity and overall basketball ability makes him the most complete player of all time.
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Who is the most athletic athlete?

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 center in the NBA?

Nikola Jokic (Denver)

The greatest playmaker at center the NBA has ever seen, Nikola Jokic reached a level last season that even his most ardent supporters probably doubted he could hit, taking home league MVP honors for his contributions, a beyond deserved recognition for the insane campaign the Serbian big man had.
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Who is the most athletic man?

Usain Bolt, Track and Field

He replaced a time of 19.30 seconds in the 200-meter with an unprecedented 19.19, and trounced his previous time of 9.68 in the 100-meter with a time of 9.58. At this point, the fastest man ever is simply rewriting his own record books.
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The 10 Most Athletic NBA Players of All Time



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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Which athlete has the best body?

We picked the 20 athletes from our Sexiest Athletes Alive list that have the most defined six packs, biggest bulging biceps, and sleekest chiseled legs.
  • Jessica Ennis—Great Britain Women's Heptathlon. ...
  • David Beckham—Soccer. ...
  • Ronda Rousey—MMA Fighter. ...
  • Cristiano Ronaldo—Real Madrid.
  • Sally Pearson—Australian Women's Hurdler.
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Was Jordan the most athletic?

Michael Jordan

Jordan was an athletic marvel, and his ability to seemingly float in the air still amazes to this day. The 6'6" Jordan wasn't the fastest player on the court, nor was he the strongest or even the highest jumper.
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Who is the top 5 centers in the NBA?

Ranking the Top 10 Centers in the NBA in 2022
  • Nikola Jokic (Denver) Jokic is truly unlike any big we've seen in recent history. ...
  • Joel Embiid (Philadelphia) ...
  • Rudy Gobert (Utah) ...
  • Bam Adebayo (Miami) ...
  • Deandre Ayton (Phoenix) ...
  • Karl-Anthony Towns (Minnesota) ...
  • Jarrett Allen (Cleveland) ...
  • Nikola Vucevic (Chicago)
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Who has the best ball handlers in the NBA?

Top 10 best ball handlers in NBA history
  • Chris Paul.
  • Steph Curry. ...
  • Pete Maravich. ...
  • Steve Nash. ...
  • Jamal Crawford. ...
  • Tim Hardaway. ...
  • Isiah Thomas. Team: Detroit Pistons. ...
  • Rafer Alston. Teams: Milwaukee Bucks, Toronto Raptors, Miami Heat, Houston Rockets, Orlando Magic, New Jersey Nets. ...
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Who is the goat athlete?

One of the most popular terms with which Tom Brady has always been known is 'The GOAT' , which has also been used to refer to other great athletes such as Michael Jordan, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Pelé, among others.
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Who is the goat?

Why is Michael Jordan the GOAT? Jordan played in one of the toughest eras in NBA history, overcoming some of the greatest players of all time. Whoever was on top, MJ came for. His first foe was Isiah Thomas and the 'Bad Boy' Detroit Pistons, who the Bulls swept in 1991 after three consecutive play-off series defeats.
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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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Is Russell Westbrook the most athletic player?

Russell Westbrook would not be Russell Westbrook without his explosive athleticism. Westbrook's combination of length, speed and power makes him an unguardable force in the world's best basketball league – it's why Sports Illustrated named him the 7th most fit male athlete on Earth.
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Is Wilt Chamberlain the best athlete?

There is no doubt that Wilt was one of the greatest players ever to play the game of basketball. He was the only player the rules of the game were changed for. His dominance of his sport was overwhelming.
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Who is the best big man in NBA history?

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

If anything, the longevity argument is still with Abdul-Jabbar, as the all-time big man won his two Finals MVP awards 14 years apart, first in 1971 and then again in 1985. Most players' careers don't last anywhere near that long, yet Abdul-Jabbar was dominating at the highest level for that long.
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Who is Number 1 in the NBA?

1; Lakers, Nets disappoint; upstart Grizzlies ahead of Celtics.
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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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How was Michael Jackson athletic?

Many people know Michael Jordan for his six championship rings. However, his athleticism was one of his greatest skill sets. He still has one of the highest verticals in NBA history, leaping 46 inches in the air at the NBA combine. There any plays that come to mind that highlight Jordan's phenomenal athletic ability.
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How high can Ja Morant jump?

How high can Morant actually jump? Standing at 6'3″, Ja makes up for his average height with a great wingspan (6'7″) and insane vertical jumping ability. Before Ja Morant was first drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies, he recorded a standing vertical leap of 44 inches. The average jump height for the NBA is 28 inches.
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Who is the prettiest athlete?

Paige Spiranac is ranked first on our list of the world's prettiest sportswomen for 2022. The 28-year-old pro golfer is well-known for her Instagram account and golf skills.
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What sport has hottest athletes?

Which Sport Has The Sexiest Athletes?
  • Ryan's Top Four Sexiest Sports.
  • 1) Beach Volleyball: Duh.
  • 2) Soccer: I really like the shiny shorts, for some reason. And the toned legs that sport them.
  • 3) Swimmers: To paraphrase Justin Timberlake, sexy backs.
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What is the hottest girl sport?

But these are just meaningless words of course, let's get to the show.
  • 8 8. Cheerleading.
  • 7 7. Poker.
  • 6 6. Wrestling.
  • 5 5. Gymnastics.
  • 4 4. Surfing.
  • 3 3. Tennis.
  • 2 2. Beach Volleyball.
  • 1 1. Track and Field.
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