So here’s the big question, “Which sport, as a whole, has the greatest athletes in the world?”  My friends and I have spent hours, literally hours, debating this question.  I know who the greatest athletes in the world are.  To me, this is a no-brainer.  It is quiet obvious that the sport of BASKETBALL has the greatest athletes in the world. There is no doubt in my mind that this is true.  

Look at the facts:

Plain and simple, basketball players are quicker and can jump higher than other athletes from other sports.  These two qualities are very important in determining a player’s athletic ability.  And yes, i know that there are certain football and soccer players who are just as quick and can jump just as high, but overall, no other sport can compare.  

Every player on the court has to be a great athlete.  From point guard to center, each player has to be a great athlete.  This is not the case in most other sports.  Certain positions on the football field, baseball field, and soccer field have great athletes, but not every position.  You may be saying to yourself, “Well that’s not fair, because there are more positions to fill in football and soccer and baseball!”  That is a true statement, however, the athletic ability of every player must be taken into account to answer the question, “Which sport, as a whole, has the greatest athletes?”  

Now I am not saying that basketball requires more skill than other sports.  All sports require amazing skills and that is why there are professional athletes playing those sports.  Skill is not the same as athleticism.  And i know that all professional athletes from every sport have great athletic abilities.  I am only stating the facts that overall, the sport of BASKETBALL has the greatest athletes in the world.

Scott