I didn't finish the episode yet, so maybe they go over it... But off the top of my head i would imagine "gymnastics" must be in the conversation for most athletic. This is a fun episode!
You guys should checkout the old CBS Superstars competition where they had athletes of different sports compete. Some freak athletes like OJ, Hershel Walker, Terrell Owens and Reggie White competed. Everyone knows the NBA and NFL is full of freak athletes given the money and popularity. TH-cam won't let me post the link to the results archive, but the biggest susprise were pro skiers. Jonny Moseley ran a faster half mile than Jason Seahorn and Tiki Barber, and Jeremy Bloom ran a 9.4 100 yard dash for instance.
That's not too surprising. Lidnsey Vonn could squat 3 plates I think, and the men look like they squat near 500 naturally. It looks like the boxers all had poor showings.
You could probably use the average player salary, which basketball is the highest, and checks with Marks opinion. Baseball is probably only higher earning than football because of the amount of games and longevity of career.
I think the definition of athletic probably gets shifted a little too much to remarkable power and neglects say endurance. Is Kipchoge not an amazing athlete?
I know you lumped Action Sports into one category, but where would you rank pro Wakeboarders? These guys are absolutely insane with their abilities and are crazy athletic. Let me know what tier you’d put Wakeboarders.
This idea that tall nba players could be nfl players is complete delusion. Wver seen clips of LeBron in pads? Dude is moving in slow motion. Being fast on a basketball court isn't the same as being fast on bball court. Football fast is a lot faster than nba fast.
Money is only relative to the country that can provide that for that sport, nfl = money in America, rugby takes that place in other countries, Australia, nz, South Africa, France, England etc, so the talent n athletes would go to that
The title doesn't match the actual discussion. Are you asking who has the best athletes or who has the freakiest genetics. 2 totally different things. If it's what the title suggest just based solely on freak .0001% genetics then body building is going to be very near the top on this list. If it's athleticism based then it'll be near bottom. To be top a body builder you have to be more blessed with genetics than a top football player. Because it is a skilled sport...
Genetics is a bs term that should only apply to height/wingspan. Everyone has the capacity to be world-class or close to it with hard work, dedication or some special sauce.
Roy jones jr was an elite athlete. Played in the CBA at the same time as being a world champ
What an interesting conversation. You guys are awesome.
I didn't finish the episode yet, so maybe they go over it... But off the top of my head i would imagine "gymnastics" must be in the conversation for most athletic. This is a fun episode!
Toobuff4this finally made it onto the show!
The NBA had Shaq, MJ, LeBron James, and Vince Freaking Carter…and now Wemby, Those are aliens😂
Basketball selects for height over athleticism, AND skill over athleticism.
N'sima off the gear
Remember Bo Jackson was also a baseball player just saying.
Cross Fit athletes are in the conversation
Lol in their own minds
Thanks for making my chores pleasant guys! 😁 How did you not know about handball xD
Aussie rules - cover insane kms, jacked and athletic
Tour de France riders - mentally some of the toughest with the highest v02 maxes getting around
One of the freaks NZ rugby player Jonah Lomu
I'd say strong man is dominated by some pretty freaky genetics.
Decathlon athletes
There's athleticism in descending down a mountain on 25mm tires at 60+ mph.
I never realized Babe was part black but now that you mention it I can see it…🔥
Nsima definitely off the cycle. Looks a lot more normal sized nowadays.
Corsfit definitely has the freakiest athletes
Bruh with the shittiest pull-ups in the world
You guys should checkout the old CBS Superstars competition where they had athletes of different sports compete. Some freak athletes like OJ, Hershel Walker, Terrell Owens and Reggie White competed. Everyone knows the NBA and NFL is full of freak athletes given the money and popularity. TH-cam won't let me post the link to the results archive, but the biggest susprise were pro skiers. Jonny Moseley ran a faster half mile than Jason Seahorn and Tiki Barber, and Jeremy Bloom ran a 9.4 100 yard dash for instance.
That's not too surprising. Lidnsey Vonn could squat 3 plates I think, and the men look like they squat near 500 naturally. It looks like the boxers all had poor showings.
You could probably use the average player salary, which basketball is the highest, and checks with Marks opinion. Baseball is probably only higher earning than football because of the amount of games and longevity of career.
I think the definition of athletic probably gets shifted a little too much to remarkable power and neglects say endurance. Is Kipchoge not an amazing athlete?
MMA /WRESTLING /GYMNAST/ FOOTBALL
NOT IN ANY ORDER …BUT MAYBE IN THAT ORDER
I know you lumped Action Sports into one category, but where would you rank pro Wakeboarders? These guys are absolutely insane with their abilities and are crazy athletic. Let me know what tier you’d put Wakeboarders.
BO knows
Power lifting should be atleast moderate
This idea that tall nba players could be nfl players is complete delusion. Wver seen clips of LeBron in pads? Dude is moving in slow motion. Being fast on a basketball court isn't the same as being fast on bball court. Football fast is a lot faster than nba fast.
Did he say basketball field? 🤔
No one brought up DK Metcalf? 6:05
Money is only relative to the country that can provide that for that sport, nfl = money in America, rugby takes that place in other countries, Australia, nz, South Africa, France, England etc, so the talent n athletes would go to that
Climbers
Rugby .....
The title doesn't match the actual discussion. Are you asking who has the best athletes or who has the freakiest genetics. 2 totally different things. If it's what the title suggest just based solely on freak .0001% genetics then body building is going to be very near the top on this list. If it's athleticism based then it'll be near bottom. To be top a body builder you have to be more blessed with genetics than a top football player. Because it is a skilled sport...
Genetics is a bs term that should only apply to height/wingspan. Everyone has the capacity to be world-class or close to it with hard work, dedication or some special sauce.
No strongman ?
Baseball is not just hitting. Y’all forgot about the defense in baseball. Watch any third baseman play and tell me what they’re doing isn’t freaky
Nice
Bodybuilding is not a real sport