Woods, Armstrong, Phelps, Jordan, Gretzky..probably Beckham.
by NDMike2001 (2024-04-17 10:26:04)

In reply to: Not to this level.  posted by usaf_irish

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These are difficult comparisons because some of these sports are historically spectator sports whereas golf and swimming aren't necessarily so. But all of them changed the landscape of their respective sports and the culture of America. I'm throwing Beckham in there because his initial investment into the MLS was quite a culture shift, and doubling down with Messi will probably have far more lasting impacts than anyone realizes.

I hate to say it, but there is some truth to what Diana Taurasi said. There is a lot of pressure on Clark. America will tune in for greatness. She will be very good to great. But so was Allen Iverson. Fortunately for her, she and the league have a vested interest in her success. She'll need to get some help to achieve the kind of greatness that keeps America's attention.

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