NBA Players that could play football?
What Nba players do you think could play football and likewise what football players do you think could play basketball?
I think Maggette and J-Rich could play Tight End because of thier size. Forgot where I read it from but I read that Jason went crazy with his weight lifting and arrived to camp at 240 and looked more like a football Tight End instead of a NBA Shooting Guard. Maggette has a football physique he looks like he plays football and I'm sure he could. Jim Barnett often say Baron could be a good Running back but i think Barons knees will force him to retire early?
Why post this? Bored, not a lot of active post on GSoM lately
On a side note
Does anyone have Madden 09 or NCAA 09 (Football)? Just wondering because NBA2k8 is "starting" to get boring...
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Lebron James, running back
WARRIORS BASKETBALL!!! Patiently waiting for a title...I may be waiting for a long time...
by JustSomeName on Aug 12, 2008 1:05 PM PDT 0 recs
Actually Played wide reciever
There is video of it on youtube
Playoffs!!??
by PAWarrior on
Aug 12, 2008 1:37 PM PDT
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but
at his size now he could so be a tight end.
So I don't have a signature well these words would do! Who knew that upgrades can have downgrades too!
by 24k state fan since 87 on
Aug 13, 2008 2:51 AM PDT
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lebron was soo sick at WR
coulda easily been in the NFL jus wit his physical characteristics alone
by 3Kings650 on
Aug 14, 2008 10:04 AM PDT
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Bron's a beast
He did play football in HS and was good at virtually every position. With his build i think he could play:
football – all positions
baseball – all positions
tennis
swimming
track n field – all events
vollyball
he’d prolly tear up badminton as well. hahaha
by 99tilinfiniti on
Aug 14, 2008 2:03 PM PDT
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Kevin Willis
Biggest guns in recent hoops memory. Reportedly he couldn’t clap his hands over his head cuz the guns got in the way. Same curse I got.
"We're Menudo," -BB
by eshock on Aug 12, 2008 1:17 PM PDT 0 recs
not that it's relevant to the subject
but my elbows can’t touch =/
MATT BARNES--> quarterback!
Dunleavy's #1 Fan !!!
by KMC on
Aug 12, 2008 1:26 PM PDT
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serious note
i think healthy baron could play running back, obviously matt barnes could play reciever, same with lebron james, allen iverson could have made a scrappy corner….matt harpring linebacker, monta could play reciever no doubt.
by FeartheBeard4 on Aug 12, 2008 1:24 PM PDT 0 recs
Matt Barnes
Was an all american wide receiver in high school. He was considering quitting basketball after a couple years in the NBA and trying out the NFL
Playoffs!!??
by PAWarrior on
Aug 12, 2008 1:38 PM PDT
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Barnes was considered a better prospect in football than basketball coming out of college. I’m not sure why he decided against football in college, though it appears to have worked out for him. He’s not as fast as most NFL receivers, but he could be one of those tall-target guys who outleaps puny D-backs with regularity.
by jae on
Aug 12, 2008 3:26 PM PDT
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Iverson was a rather highly regarded QB in HS. He led his HS team to the Virginia St. championships. NOt sure if he was much of a downfield passer or strictly an option/running QB.
by jae on
Aug 12, 2008 3:28 PM PDT
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and he can do this too!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyHWyRka8to
So I don't have a signature well these words would do! Who knew that upgrades can have downgrades too!
by 24k state fan since 87 on
Aug 13, 2008 2:53 AM PDT
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AI
was a QB. Played near Vick in high school and supposedly was the better player.
by sam23 on
Aug 14, 2008 1:42 PM PDT
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yao ming...red zone tight end!
Till I go pee
Live life at KMart
Foot in mouth chasin me
by Skeptic Con Urquel on Aug 12, 2008 1:30 PM PDT 0 recs
Lebron James
He was already an all-state wide receiver in high school he would go insannnne at wr top 5 in the league if he wanted to
by trytej on Aug 12, 2008 1:34 PM PDT 0 recs
I got some names...
Sean May – lineman (OL/DL)
Shaq – lineman (OL/DL)
Boozer – TE
Monta – WR
Kobe – WR
Brian Cardinal – LB
Craig Smith – DE
Anthony Johnson – FS
JR...An All-Time Warriors Favorite!
by MANUTEs BOLs on Aug 12, 2008 1:38 PM PDT 0 recs
Monta
RB? might be a little thin, but as a change of pace back I think he’d be good.
by sam23 on
Aug 14, 2008 1:43 PM PDT
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umm...where did i say Monta as a RB?
if you look closely, I typed “Monta – WR”
then again, him at RB, why the hell not?!?!? If Nellie’s the coach, I wouldn’t be surprised seeing him lined up as a DE.
JR...An All-Time Warriors Favorite!
by MANUTEs BOLs on
Aug 15, 2008 9:03 AM PDT
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I was suggesting
Monta at RB. If you look closely you’ll see I wasnt sayig that you said it.
by sam23 on
Aug 19, 2008 12:13 PM PDT
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monta at wide receiver
the guy has lightning speed crazy hops and at 6-3 has good height in football hed b unstoppable
by Azubuike is the G.O.A.T on Aug 12, 2008 1:38 PM PDT 0 recs
nah
Monta would be a one hitter quitter. These guys hit hard, on blindside from Ray Lewis and he would be taken out
by sarangc on
Aug 12, 2008 10:59 PM PDT
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than
he would get back again and again and again.
So I don't have a signature well these words would do! Who knew that upgrades can have downgrades too!
by 24k state fan since 87 on
Aug 13, 2008 2:54 AM PDT
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I just got Madden 09...
I will say outta the past 7 or so Maddens I was actually excited about this one…
because:
1) They finally filled the sidelines with busy looking folks!
2) The tackle system… just cause you hit a fool doesn’t mean they’re gonna fall this time around LOL!
I’m sure there are some crappy bugs about it and I’ll figure that out as soon as I play it more… if any case, Madden 09 was a gift card purchase put 2 good use!
by Tony.psd on Aug 12, 2008 2:00 PM PDT 0 recs
same here Tony
all the did the past few years was update the rosters and never changed shiznit. i actually boycotted madden because of that and would play ncaa or espn football from 2004-2006 lol. can’t wait to get my reserved copy after work!
by J2daZ on
Aug 12, 2008 2:31 PM PDT
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LOL...
I bought mine at Best Buy… they tried 2 sell me everything that was known 2 Madden… Took like 5 mintes to ring me up…
“Would you like to buy a Madden strategy guide? Controller? Backpack? PSP? Collectors edition? where is your rewards points card? Would you like to finance Madden with a Best Buy Visa card?
I’m so stoked I wanna tackle somebody at work!
by Tony.psd on
Aug 12, 2008 2:41 PM PDT
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i havnt gotten the game yet but the backpack is dope as hell and it carries all my shit around in style i would reccomened!!
by chilly echo on
Aug 17, 2008 1:26 AM PDT
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Madden to me
Madden 07 on the PS2 to me was the ish but when i played it on the 360 i was disappointed haven’t bought a madden game since. but since you said its good i guess that justifies the 65 dollars i will be spending.
If I am wrong i will respond with a D'Oh
by StephenO4 on
Aug 12, 2008 3:46 PM PDT
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Not sure?
Just rent it first! I pointed out just 2 small things I’m stoked about but at the same time, those lil’ things hyped me into buying it. I will agree- the PSP maddens were off the chain, simple and fun… play it when you’re in a dentist’s waiting room or even better- Jury duty!
by Tony.psd on
Aug 12, 2008 4:11 PM PDT
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good post
me and my friends have talked about this b4 definitely LeBron james he played football in h.s and was offered scholarships to major schools like Florida and Miami another would be allen iverson look him up on youtube playing h.s football as the video says he was the michael vick b4 michael vick he was an amazing qb a great safety and a very good kick/ punt returner another would be leon powe cuz hes a beast big baby also at DT and yes barnes was also a great h.s football player and could have gone to ucla for a football scholarship but i think theres a lot who could play
by montazing 192 on Aug 12, 2008 2:05 PM PDT 0 recs
Here's my team
OT – Emeka Okafor, Elton Brand , Brendan Haywood
OG – Adonal Foyle, Craig Smith, Glen Davis
C – Robert Traylor, Kendrick Perkins
Bunch of big bodied guys who don’t mind banging against others and doing the dirty work. Got the more agile guys at the Tackle spots and more uncoordinated in the middle spots.
TE – Lebron James, Carmelo Anthony
FB – Matt Harpring, Udonis Haslem
RB – Baron Davis, Tony Parker
WR – Monta Ellis, Tayshaun Prince
WR – Kobe Bryant, Vince Carter
QB – Allen Iverson, Jason Kidd
Lebron would dominate at the TE position. Too fast, too strong, and too big to be guarded by LBs or Corners. If you’ve seen Harpring play, you know he’s a scrapper and a football player in a basketball players body. He’s a FB because you can just tell he wants to hit someone. Davis and Parker are the opposites in the running game (power vs. speed). Monta (speed), Kobe (Hands/clutch), Carter (Athletic), Prince (Freak/long) is perfect at the WR. Iverson was sick in HS as a QB and J-Kidd would still have his great vision.
DE – Tyson Chandler, Dwight Howard, Amare Stoudemire
DT – Shaq O’Neal, Ben Wallace, Carlos Boozer
OLB – Matt Barnes, Maurice Evans
MLB – Ron Artest, Reggie Evans
OLB – Corey Maggette, Andre Iguodala
CB – Nate Robinson, Rajon Rondo
CB – Chris Paul, Devin Harris
SS – Shawn Marion, Tyrus Thomas
FS – Raja Bell, Shane Battier
Imagine QB’s trying to throw over Chandler, Howard, Shaq and Wallace. Got the athletic guys on the ends to rush the QB, and the bigger slower guys in the middle to take up space. Got the all-nba buff squad at the linebacker spots led by the NBA version of Ray Lewis in Ron Artest. Nate Robinson was a CB at Wash St. as well so he’s a natural fit. Paul, Rondo and Harris are all speedy pests who would be able to hang with any WR. Marion and Tyrus there to lay the wood across the middle and Bell and Battier to roam.
K/P – Steve Nash
Obvious choice because of his soccer skills.
Sincerely,
Guy with too much time on his hands…
by EllisToTheRim on Aug 12, 2008 2:35 PM PDT 0 recs
Didn't Ben play play football in college?
With that line-up Tyson Chandler will lead the league in Punts/Field-Goals blocks!
If I am wrong i will respond with a D'Oh
by StephenO4 on
Aug 12, 2008 3:50 PM PDT
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Damn
Someone can’t wait for football season to start!!!
Me neither…
Put a little mustard on it
by The Barnes Supremacy on
Aug 13, 2008 4:54 PM PDT
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Ron Ron
at MLB. nice call. He’d probably be a bigger Ray Ray.
by sam23 on
Aug 14, 2008 1:46 PM PDT
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Any NBA players?
actually tried football? I remember MJ was a smashing success at baseball:>)
Bo Jackson really did excel at football and baseball but I guess he dint have time for hoops??
Till I get free
I live my life in the Walmart
Cholesterol chasin me
by Skeptic con Urquell on Aug 12, 2008 2:58 PM PDT 0 recs
He didn't play ib the league, but didn't Dave Winfield get drafted by all 3 leagues, before settling
for baseball.
by theblackpearl on
Aug 12, 2008 4:01 PM PDT
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yep
Dave Winfield=probably THE best athlete of all time. (an argument could be made for Bo or Deion, but if you look at Bo’s stats he wasnt ALL that impressive in either sport) But the guy gets no love. If he had played college ball in Cali, Florida, Texas, or on the east coast rather than in Minnessota he would be talked about way more than he is now.
by sam23 on
Aug 14, 2008 1:49 PM PDT
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Here's mine
QB Jason Kidd 6’4 210 good size for a
by vistawarriorsfan on Aug 12, 2008 3:05 PM PDT 0 recs
sorry accidently hit post to soon (heres my real list)
QB Jason Kidd 6’4 210 ( good side and smart with the ball)
RB Chris Paul 6’0 175
RB dwayne wade 6’4 216
FB Maurice Evans 6’3 225 Andre Miller 6’3 200
TE Ron Artest 6’7 248 ( you know he would fight for the ball and not be scared to go up the middle)
Josh Howard 6’5 210
WR Shawn marion 6’7 230 ( one of the quickest jumpers in the game)
WR Jason Richardson 6’6 225
WR Kobe Bryant 6’6 205
WR Monta Ellis 6’4 177( speed speed speed)
OT Kwame Brown 6’11 270
Reggie Evans 6’8 245
Ronnie Turiaf 610 250 ( all energy)
OG Eddy Curry 6’11 285
Erick Dampier 6’11 265
jamall magloire 6’11 265
C Glen davis 6’9 289
DE Dwight Howard 6’11 265
Paul Millsap 6’8 258
alonzo mourning 6’10 261
DT shaq 7’1 325
Adonal Foyle 610 270
Elton Brand 6’8 254
OLB Carl Landry 6’9 248
Corey Maggette 6’6 225
Ben Wallace 6’9 240
Jason Maxiel 6’7 260
MLB Amare Stoudemire 6 1’0 249
Sean williams 6 ‘10 240
CB Bruce Bowen 6’7 200
Shane Battier 6’8 220
Raja Bell 6’5 215
Oj Majo 6’5 200
SS Ronnie Brewer 6’7 230
Randy Foye 6’4 220
FS Rudy Gay 6’8 222
Andre Iguodalla 6’6 207
Kicker Steve Nash (like the other poster said good soccer skills)
KR Barbosa/iverson
by vistawarriorsfan on Aug 12, 2008 4:03 PM PDT 0 recs
not fast enough at CB!
i say monta & rondo at corner
by hyphy cowboy on
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Why post this? Bored, not a lot of active post on GSoM lately
Maybe if we trade somebody we’ll see multiple posts of the same related news!
by Tony.psd on Aug 12, 2008 4:17 PM PDT 0 recs
Seriously though, Yao Ming, field goal blocker extraordinaire.
And LeBron James could probably play whatever position he wanted. I’m not sure what position but Dwight Howard would be dominant as well.
by belilaugh on Aug 12, 2008 6:21 PM PDT 0 recs
Almost all
NBA players would be too skinny. Oline and Dline would suck cause they would be too tall and get pushed around due to their high centers of gravity. Defensive back and running back would be lacking cause NBA has few short thick guys. Plus why would they play in the NFL, get paid way more in NBA and its all guaranteed lol.
by acpc2203 on Aug 12, 2008 10:28 PM PDT 0 recs
basically all these athletic swingmen
who are like 6-6 to 6-8 would be bomb recievers. monta would be an insane running back. I think its a tough call on who would make a good running back tho because we don’t have 40 times to compare. the athletic points most likely would be good DBs or maybe runningbacks. some points who are like 6-3 and what not would probably actually be really good recievers.
hahaha can you imagine someone like josh smith or something playing football. Quite possibly has decent wide reciever speed at like 6-9, coordinated and major hops lol.
by Agent Zero on Aug 13, 2008 12:31 AM PDT 0 recs
John Taylor
I do recall hearing that the former 49er WR was also an excellent basketball player (not to say he could play in the NBA, though).
Most of the NBA players here (except for some that could play WR), are too skinny and too tall for football: height, is generally not your friend in football, as it raises the center of gravity.
by haverecords on Aug 13, 2008 12:37 AM PDT 0 recs
how
about steve nash as quarterback he would like do no look passes the the WR’s the defense would not know what to do.
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by 24k state fan since 87 on Aug 13, 2008 3:00 AM PDT 0 recs
terry cummings
that’s two words
Till I get free
I live my life in the Walmart
Cholesterol chasin me
by Skeptic con Urquell on
Aug 13, 2008 2:39 PM PDT
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ME THINKS
He was just going to put “CUMMINGS” but thought twice about it! He didn’t want to get censored by a mod! =P
by scottiepimppen on
Aug 13, 2008 5:40 PM PDT
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ahhh
ppl forgotten how good A.I was at football during his hs days. He could plays both CB and QB. If it wasn’t for basketball, he probably be playing football right now.
by warriorfan4life on Aug 14, 2008 1:00 AM PDT 0 recs
MADDEN 09
HELLLLA SICK…. much better than NCAA too, in my opinion.
by 3Kings650 on Aug 14, 2008 10:11 AM PDT 0 recs
is there anything different besides the rosters
be the change you wish to see in the world.
by Rach on
Aug 14, 2008 10:22 AM PDT
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I always thought Stephon Marbury hah the lower center of gravity of a running back.
I agree with the comments above about too many guys being too tall. If I recall, the tallest NFL player ever was an OT named Milton Hardaway who was 6’9" and a total bust for the Chargers in the late 70s.
There might be some good receivers/tight ends (think Gates, Gonzalez and Charmicheal-type guys), but I don’t see guys 6’6" and taller having the right body types to play skill positions.
Zooperstars, they quack me up!
by Goofus on Aug 15, 2008 2:38 PM PDT 0 recs
Jonathan Ogden, a player who most certainly didn’t suck, was listed at 6-9 as well. I don’t know if that’s equivalent to an NBA 6-9 (which is almost always an inflated, often rounded up “in shoes” height") or if that’s really the distance from the bottom of his feet to the top of his head, but I don’t think anyone worried about him being “too tall”. Ogden carried about 340 lbs on his frame, so he’s Shaqlike in terms of total body mass. His replacement, Jared Gaither, is also listed at 6-9 and 350lbs.
Ed “Too Tall” Jones was also listed at 6-9 and was about 270lbs during his playing days and brief boxing career.
by jae on
Aug 15, 2008 3:05 PM PDT
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Ogden
is a beast. NFL execs seem to favor tall tackles more and more for their long reach.
by sam23 on
Aug 19, 2008 12:16 PM PDT
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A few notes
Lebron would be a great TE or even a DE if he gained 10-15 pounds. Kobe would be an amazing WR. Monta would be a 3rd string WR who comes in for the deep ball and returns kicks and punts. Baron is a great build for a hard htting free saftey. A few other things, no player in the nba could play RB. You have to be under 6’0, and other than freaks like reggie bush and other little backs, most are atleast 200+. I could see nba players playing WR, TE, CB, FS, SS,MLB,OLB, and DE. DTs are normally under 6’4, and I don’t know of too many guys who are 6’3, 300 in the nba. Maybe Shaq could be an offensive tackle but that’s a push. You just can’t tell who can play QB, it’s difficult to analyze that on physical talent.
According to the comminsioner of the nfl, 104 people retired last year. 7 due to age, and the rest because of Patrick Willis
by montasmob69 on Aug 16, 2008 9:09 PM PDT 0 recs
Brandon Jacobs
is Proving you dont have to be short to be a RB. Baron has a similar build, good vision, and good speed. Dont see why you dont think he’d be pretty damn good.
by sam23 on
Aug 19, 2008 12:17 PM PDT
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#1 pick from NBA to the NFL ...
RON ARTEST. He got the size, the toughness and the intensity. I would spot him at Fullback or Linebacker.
by D3F1N1T3 on Aug 17, 2008 8:15 PM PDT 0 recs
artest
Would be a great 4-3 OLB. Lebron would go #1 as a TE.
According to the comminsioner of the nfl, 104 people retired last year. 7 due to age, and the rest because of Patrick Willis
by montasmob69 on Aug 18, 2008 8:44 AM PDT 0 recs
I think you mean
3-4 OLB as height and speed are emphasized more at the OLB position in the 3-4. (They are asked to rush and cover much more)
by sam23 on
Aug 19, 2008 12:19 PM PDT
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baron #2
as a FS
According to the comminsioner of the nfl, 104 people retired last year. 7 due to age, and the rest because of Patrick Willis
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