Occasionally, I have had debates with friends/colleagues about which sport has the best overall athletes. Typically, it comes down to NBA vs NFL, but this discussion shouldn't exclude other sports like boxing, hockey, MMA, etc. So, I am curious, which sport do YOU think has the best overall athletes when it comes to strength, speed, agility, endurance/stamina, toughness, and hand-eye coordination?
At the moment, I believe Lebron James is the best overall athlete in the world. It's difficult to imagine another athlete with the size, speed, strength, leaping ability, agility, coordination, AND stamina that he possesses. At 6'8", 250 lbs, he is a physical specimen. I believe he could easily play in the NFL if he wanted to. The only question would be if he has the toughness to play football. MMA, hockey, and Australian Rules Football, and Rugby are some of the toughest sports out there.
So, whom do you think is the best overall athlete and what sport produces the best overall athletes, all things being equal? Here is one study that attempts to rank athletes by sport:
Top 10 Most Athletic Sports- Best Player Athletes in NFL Football, NBA Basketball, Tennis, Soccer
Let the debate begin...