No. 13: Lebron James
Summary: It almost feels like cheating when selecting any of these basketball players based mainly on their athletic ceilings, but specimens like Lebron James make themselves difficult to deny.
Not only is James considered to be one of the greatest and most versatile basketball players of all time, but the athletic phenom was also scouted and recruited by division 1 football programs like Notre Dame, as many NFL pros and pundits alike speculated that James could’ve played in the National Football League.
Weighing in at a well-distributed 250 pounds, James fills out a balanced 6-foot-9 frame that is capable of both speed and power off the line. Factor in his composure, smart decision making, as well as his ability to perform in clutch situations – and what you have is a piece of athletic potential and possibility that could make the UFC’s acquisition of Greg Hardy look like a pet project in comparison (no offense, Greg).