Other Sports In general, are NFL players more athletic than NBA players? - Page 8

BWillie · 01-18-2009, 02:58 PM

Hootie seems to think Kobe Bryant is stronger than all the cornerbacks and safeties in the NFL, and that LeBron James would be the best NFL player of all time if he played the game. You know, because guys like Tracy McGrady and Stephon Marbury would just dominate as a WR in the NFL. Nobody could cover them.

Brock · 01-18-2009, 06:00 PM

I think guys like Braylon Edwards, TO, etc, could have played in the NBA if they had pursued that.

Basileus777 · 01-18-2009, 06:00 PM

If Derrick Rose put on some weight and learned to catch, run routes, and understand the intricacies of playing WR he could possibly play in the NFL. But athletic ability doesn't mean that can learn those things are demonstrated by the many athletic freaks who bust in the NFL. Either way, I don't see him revolutionizing the league or dominating it, which is what you are arguing.

If you simply said there are many NBA players who could play in the NFL, you would be making a reasonable claim. But you are arguing that marginal players like Gerald Green would ****ing revolutionize the league, which is just absurd. I actually think NBA players are generally more "athletic" than NFL players, but their type of athleticism doesn't necessarily translate to the NFL.

Quesadilla Joe · 01-18-2009, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Laz

who would win in a fight .... no knives, no guns ... NFL or NBA?

Shaq could take'm all down

Hootie · 01-18-2009, 06:02 PM

After doing a little research...apparently LeBron can run a 4.6...

6'8"
250
44" vertical
4.6 speed

I google'd how much he could bench...came up with 390 lbs.

This guy is just a freak.

Hootie · 01-18-2009, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Basileus777

If Derrick Rose put on some weight and learned to catch, run routes, and understand the intricacies of playing WR he could possibly play in the NFL. But athletic ability doesn't mean that can learn those things are demonstrated by the many athletic freaks who bust in the NFL. Either way, I don't see him revolutionizing the league or dominating it, which is what you are arguing.

If you simply said there are many NBA players who could play in the NFL, you would be making a reasonable claim. But you are arguing that marginal players like Gerald Green would ****ing revolutionize the league, which is just absurd. I actually think NBA players are generally more "athletic" than NFL players, but their type of athleticism doesn't necessarily translate to the NFL.

Green is a marginal NBA player with freakish athletic ability.

Gates was a marginal NCAA player and look at him now.

Quesadilla Joe · 01-18-2009, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Hootie

After doing a little research...apparently LeBron can run a 4.6...

6'8"
275
44" vertical
4.6 speed

I google'd how much he could bench...came up with 390 lbs.

This guy is just a freak.

FYP

Hootie · 01-18-2009, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Brock

I think guys like Braylon Edwards, TO, etc, could have played in the NBA if they had pursued that.

Well T.O. is an example of a guy who will make more money in the NFL then he ever would have made in the NBA, so good for him.

Hootie · 01-18-2009, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by cutler7624

FYP

he's listed as 250 on ESPN...but if he's 275, maybe he's a speed rushing DE

ChiefsCountry · 01-18-2009, 06:04 PM

LeBron was also #1 HS FB prospect in high school as well. He is just a pure freak of nature.

Basileus777 · 01-18-2009, 06:05 PM

LeBron is 6 foot 9 inches and somewhere between 265 and 270. Though he probably doesn't run a 4.6 at his current weight.

Quesadilla Joe · 01-18-2009, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Hootie

he's listed as 250 on ESPN...but if he's 275, maybe he's a speed rushing DE

The talking heads all say he is 275 pounds now. He was close to 250 pounds coming out of high school. I wouldn't be surprised if he has grown a few inches since then too.

Hootie · 01-18-2009, 06:08 PM

ok...then lets move on to Kobe Bryant...

He could do the same thing.

Vince Carter? Yep.

And I'm talking 25-28 year old Kobe, VC...

If you're athletic enough to catch a full court pass in the air and reverse slam dunk it all in one motion...I'm pretty sure you're athletic enough to catch a deep ball...and I'm pretty sure when you can jump higher and already have a 7+" advantage on the people covering you...you'd be pretty unstoppable.

dj56dt58 · 01-18-2009, 06:08 PM

can't really compare..is Kobe more athletic than Willie Roaf? well, yeah, but Roaf was 300+ and was very quick and athletic for his size..if Kobe added on a few hundred pounds, different story. they are completely different types of athletes

Hootie · 01-18-2009, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by dj56dt58

can't really compare..is Kobe more athletic than Willie Roaf? well, yeah, but Roaf was 300+ and was very quick and athletic for his size..if Kobe added on a few hundred pounds, different story. they are completely different types of athletes

I'm comparing NBA players to NFL receivers.

Basileus777 · 01-18-2009, 06:12 PM

You should really be comparing them to TEs.

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01-18-2009, 02:58 PM
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01-18-2009, 06:00 PM	#107
Basileus777 MVP Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Jersey Casino cash: $2325958	If Derrick Rose put on some weight and learned to catch, run routes, and understand the intricacies of playing WR he could possibly play in the NFL. But athletic ability doesn't mean that can learn those things are demonstrated by the many athletic freaks who bust in the NFL. Either way, I don't see him revolutionizing the league or dominating it, which is what you are arguing. If you simply said there are many NBA players who could play in the NFL, you would be making a reasonable claim. But you are arguing that marginal players like Gerald Green would ****ing revolutionize the league, which is just absurd. I actually think NBA players are generally more "athletic" than NFL players, but their type of athleticism doesn't necessarily translate to the NFL.
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01-18-2009, 06:02 PM	#109
Hootie Banned Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Casino cash: $10004900	After doing a little research...apparently LeBron can run a 4.6... 6'8" 250 44" vertical 4.6 speed I google'd how much he could bench...came up with 390 lbs. This guy is just a freak.
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ChiefsCountry The Insider Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Lake of the Ozarks Casino cash: $-1411248	LeBron was also #1 HS FB prospect in high school as well. He is just a pure freak of nature.
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Basileus777 MVP Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Jersey Casino cash: $2325958	LeBron is 6 foot 9 inches and somewhere between 265 and 270. Though he probably doesn't run a 4.6 at his current weight.
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01-18-2009, 06:08 PM	#117
Hootie Banned Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Casino cash: $10004900	ok...then lets move on to Kobe Bryant... He could do the same thing. Vince Carter? Yep. And I'm talking 25-28 year old Kobe, VC... If you're athletic enough to catch a full court pass in the air and reverse slam dunk it all in one motion...I'm pretty sure you're athletic enough to catch a deep ball...and I'm pretty sure when you can jump higher and already have a 7+" advantage on the people covering you...you'd be pretty unstoppable.
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01-18-2009, 06:08 PM	#118
dj56dt58 Banned Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Missouri Casino cash: $9960055	can't really compare..is Kobe more athletic than Willie Roaf? well, yeah, but Roaf was 300+ and was very quick and athletic for his size..if Kobe added on a few hundred pounds, different story. they are completely different types of athletes
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01-18-2009, 06:12 PM	#120
Basileus777 MVP Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Jersey Casino cash: $2325958	You should really be comparing them to TEs.
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