This is a debate for every sports fan who ever asked: "What if LeBron played football? What if Novak Djokovic tried golf? What if Bo Jackson had a modern-day successor? Could Cristiano Ronaldo dominate in tennis? What if Lamar Jackson played in the MLB?"
In this episode, we break down the Top 5 current pro athletes who could legitimately succeed in a different sport — and the results will blow your mind.
We're talking:
- Tyreek Hill replacing Deigo Luna on the USMNT or winging on the USA Rugby squad
- Aaron Judge hauling in red zone touchdowns
- Mookie Betts dropping 30 in the NBA or bowling professionally
- George Kittle headlining WrestleMania
- Patrick Mahomes returning to the MLB as a star pitcher
We also highlight athletic unicorns like Shohei Ohtani, Max Verstappen, Christian McCaffrey, Anthony Edwards, Russell Westbrook, Austin Reaves, and Jalen Ramsey — all guys who could be stars in nearly any sport.
The episode dives deep into crossover potential across leagues and continents, bringing in global icons like Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and rising stars like Diego Luna. We even toss in boxing titans Tyson Fury, Floyd Mayweather, and Deontay Wilder — imagine them in the NFL or on the basketball court.
Comment your Top 5 crossover athletes below and join the conversation.
0:00 - Top 5 Athletes Ranked Intro
1:01 - Would Lebron James DOMINATE the NFL?
3:10 - Why Aaron Judge is playing the WRONG Sport
7:22 - Russel Westbrook Belongs in the Ring?
11:52 - World Cup: Tyreek Hill To Replace Diego Luna on the USMNT?!
15:25 - NFL TE George Kittle Was BORN To Enter the WWE Wrestlemania World
19:01 - He's The Best NFL Safety in the League and Should be in NBA
22:55 - Why 49ers RB Christian McCaffery Would Win Olympic Medals
26:52 - Jannik Sinner WHO? Austin Reaves is the NEXT Novak Djockovic
31:50 - Patrick Mahomes To Head to MLB Next Season?
35:50 - Anthony Edwards: Might Be Megatron in NFL
37:40 - F1 Driving Champ Max Verstappen Would Dominate THIS Olympic Sport
41:10 - Will Aaron Rodgers Retire NFL to Play on the PGA Tour?!
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