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in the sports world these athletes are
graceful under pressure and fueled by a
commitment to excellence welcome to
watchmojo.com and today we’re counting
down our picks for the top 10 most
entertaining athletes of all time before
we begin if you’re a sports fan
check out the lineup a hockey trivia
game show with a WatchMojo twist for
this list we’re focusing on athletes
that command attention with their
dynamic performances and talent for a
list of professional sports people with
the best sense of humor be sure to check
out our other list of the top 10
funniest athlete I want to apology for
saying my wife and kids cook these in
egotist number 10 ken griffey jr. as the
son of a three-time all-star and
two-time World Series champion this Hall
of Fame athlete was born into
professional entertainment when ken
griffey jr. began his career in 1989 the
kid immediately lived up to the hype
both with his glove and with his bat he
powers one to right centerfield ken
griffey on the run at the wally leaf
from centerfield Griffey earned 10 Gold
Glove awards over the course of his
prolific career often stunning
competitors and fans alike by scaling
the outfield wall and at the plate
Griffey is known for his illustrious
swing perhaps the most organic and
potent cut in Major League Baseball
history above all griffey always had a
smile on his face even when the chips
were down the pitch and a high drive
[Applause]
junior has just knocked
number nine Serena Williams with a serve
that once reached 128 miles per hour
Serena Williams is more intimidating
than most tennis champions then again
her dominance extends to all aspects of
her games not only did she change the
racial dynamics of her sport with her
sister Venus in the late 90s but Serena
also proved to be a legend of the Grand
Slam one known for her momentous
comebacks and fiery demeanor and by
continuously succeeding Williams has
shown that a mastery of one’s craft can
only be achieved with experience
commitment and focus all in all Serena’s
performances demonstrate an athlete at
the top of her game number 8 Barry
Sanders I tried to perfect the skill of
fun making this for a full 10 NFL
seasons this former Heisman winner
systematically destroyed NFL defenses
while many successful running backs
achieve success thanks to potent
offensive lines and physical aggression
Barry Sanders dominated thru agility and
vision what a great change of pace to
one of the greatest players in the game
going to the end zone I act like you’ve
been there before over one hundred and
fifty three career games with the
Detroit Lions he remained an elite NFL
back primarily because of his elevated
production yet he could also change the
game at any moment either by creating
his own lane or by catching a ball out
of the backfield if there’s ever been a
true ankle breaker in the NFL it was
Barry Sanders as his extraordinary speed
and ability to shift left his opponents
shaking their heads year after year you
have to play for the love and for the
sheer thrill of competition number seven
Michael Phelps you making the mad face
and oh my gosh in fact let me just see
if you know during the Olympics it’s the
personal stories that often grab the
public’s attention but for Michael
Phelps the most decorated Olympian ever
his continued excellence made each and
every event must wash TV extraordinary
yet again for his sport there’s a
certain poetry to the act itself but
Phelps technique makes it even more in
falling to watch his last second
victories have become legendary as have
his dominating performances for an
Olympic sport that features new faces
every four years felt not only keeps
reappearing but also manages to
entertain through his steely demeanor
and inexplicable talent this is a sport
that I fell in love with because my mom
put me in for water safety it turned
into that number six Conor McGregor in
the boxing ring iconic champions may
lose once or twice in their career if at
all however in the Octagon of the US see
this man competes with opponents that
are well versed in pain and bloody
losses over the course of five years
Conor McGregor rows within the UFC ranks
both by winning and by truly selling his
performance sorry Andre I just don’t
give up he’s a highly skilled striker
which is matched by his ability to
assess the minds of his opponents Phil
mcgregor slips from time to time his
2016 rematch with Nate Diaz reminded the
sporting world that he was fully capable
of backing up his talk he’s a UFC wild
card that provides plenty of substance
in the ring Dada
it’s the Mateo gg number five Michael
Jordan Michael Jordan was doing things
that you never even thought you see
famously known as Air Jordan this iconic
athlete could fly and he could talk Mike
after you face of all real speeds up
your feet everywhere you go in the game
I go for you when I when I go for these
real great
during the 80s Michael Jordan
entertained through talent alone mostly
by way of his extraordinary athleticism
and ability to score but during his
first NBA championship in 1991 MJ
continued to push himself and certainly
his teammates
which led to an even more prolific run
with the Chicago Bulls Jordan may have
sold tickets through endorsement
yields and gravity-defying dunks but the
real magic came on the court as MJ’s
competitive nature and executions made
the entire experience something truly
special for everybody in the building
look at the air look at the Hang tide
which is a flying ocean number four
Wayne Gretzky never has a single man
ruled the hockey world as Wayne Douglas
Redskin for the average sports fan
the name Wayne Gretzky may conjure up
images of iconic goals but the great one
elevated the entire NHL thanks to his
vision on the ice off the rafter over
the organ and hit the crossbar once out
backhanded Doudna Gretzky’s intelligence
his personal brand of play extended to
his team and later to the whole league
neither a heavy hitter Nora physical
specimen Gretzky was a player that
placed extreme value in technique as
such it was thrilling to watch his goals
and setups unfold because of this
Gretzky took the game to the next level
showcasing the beauty of highly
efficient play Wayne Gretzky for the
first time in five years
hoisted over his head much of the delay
number three Usain Bolt
I was out to do it then I call you’re
taller than me take this out feel much
like fellow Olympian Michael Phelps this
athlete stayed relevant over the years
but also thoroughly destroyed the
competition
most people know Usain Bolt for his
records in the 100-meter race where it
looks like the very act of running seems
like no big deal to him while he’s full
of personality and smiles he’s one bad
man in events like the 200 meters and
even the four by 100 relay pure
excellence on the track the elephant
leaves fans wondering how someone can be
that good
year after year rate after race Usain
Bolt’s long strides often lead to
timeless and historic performances we’re
salads on the facts of my life I’ve done
in my life worked out I mean we could
chain together
number two Ronaldinho between 2004 and
2006 Ronaldinho redefined football not
to be confused with fellow footballer
Cristiano Ronaldo this Brazilian
superstar also has a knack for blowing
mines with his supreme athleticism while
plenty of football players have a few
cards up their sleeves
Ronaldinho operates on an entirely
different level it looked like he was
always happy in some sense and the pitch
and the only thing that he wanted to do
was play play his game of course it’s
one thing to show off crazy skills when
nobody’s around
but this man clowns opponents during
competition with a combination of
agility speed and a stunning sense of
physical space Ronaldinho is in command
of the ball at all times and thoroughly
understands what opponents anticipate as
he consistently defies expectations
Ronaldinho perhaps the most gifted
player of his generation before we
unveil our number one pick here are some
honorable mentions
[Applause]
with the rejection on the Crowdrise
Ruffy Federer produces something a
little bit special and you can see the
emotion anyplace it’s one against four
plus the golf keeper they convey it on
him like cheetah sonic is out he stings
it and it’s too hard to handle
number one Muhammad Ali and last night I
cut the light off in my bedroom
hit the switch was in the bed for the
room with dog in the sporting world
there is a fine line between arrogance
and confidence and Muhammad Ali
perfectly understood how public
performance played into a public persona
from his early days as the Olympic
champion Cassius Clay to his later years
doing the rope-a-dope Ali’s
unprecedented techniques gave fans
something truly original
[Applause]
but all he realized that it wasn’t
enough to just be entertaining he had to
be unforgettable and he ultimately
excelled across the board in boxing in
later years Mike Tyson would entertain
thanks to his knockout capabilities and
volatility but Ali’s unpredictability
was part of his strategy as an athlete
not only with George Foreman fall the
mountains will fall do you agree with
our picks check out these other great
clips from WatchMojo and subscribe for
new videos every day
[Music]
in the sports world these athletes are
graceful under pressure and fueled by a
commitment to excellence welcome to
watchmojo.com and today we’re counting
down our picks for the top 10 most
entertaining athletes of all time before
we begin if you’re a sports fan
check out the lineup a hockey trivia
game show with a WatchMojo twist for
this list we’re focusing on athletes
that command attention with their
dynamic performances and talent for a
list of professional sports people with
the best sense of humor be sure to check
out our other list of the top 10
funniest athlete I want to apology for
saying my wife and kids cook these in
egotist number 10 ken griffey jr. as the
son of a three-time all-star and
two-time World Series champion this Hall
of Fame athlete was born into
professional entertainment when ken
griffey jr. began his career in 1989 the
kid immediately lived up to the hype
both with his glove and with his bat he
powers one to right centerfield ken
griffey on the run at the wally leaf
from centerfield Griffey earned 10 Gold
Glove awards over the course of his
prolific career often stunning
competitors and fans alike by scaling
the outfield wall and at the plate
Griffey is known for his illustrious
swing perhaps the most organic and
potent cut in Major League Baseball
history above all griffey always had a
smile on his face even when the chips
were down the pitch and a high drive
[Applause]
junior has just knocked
number nine Serena Williams with a serve
that once reached 128 miles per hour
Serena Williams is more intimidating
than most tennis champions then again
her dominance extends to all aspects of
her games not only did she change the
racial dynamics of her sport with her
sister Venus in the late 90s but Serena
also proved to be a legend of the Grand
Slam one known for her momentous
comebacks and fiery demeanor and by
continuously succeeding Williams has
shown that a mastery of one’s craft can
only be achieved with experience
commitment and focus all in all Serena’s
performances demonstrate an athlete at
the top of her game number 8 Barry
Sanders I tried to perfect the skill of
fun making this for a full 10 NFL
seasons this former Heisman winner
systematically destroyed NFL defenses
while many successful running backs
achieve success thanks to potent
offensive lines and physical aggression
Barry Sanders dominated thru agility and
vision what a great change of pace to
one of the greatest players in the game
going to the end zone I act like you’ve
been there before over one hundred and
fifty three career games with the
Detroit Lions he remained an elite NFL
back primarily because of his elevated
production yet he could also change the
game at any moment either by creating
his own lane or by catching a ball out
of the backfield if there’s ever been a
true ankle breaker in the NFL it was
Barry Sanders as his extraordinary speed
and ability to shift left his opponents
shaking their heads year after year you
have to play for the love and for the
sheer thrill of competition number seven
Michael Phelps you making the mad face
and oh my gosh in fact let me just see
if you know during the Olympics it’s the
personal stories that often grab the
public’s attention but for Michael
Phelps the most decorated Olympian ever
his continued excellence made each and
every event must wash TV extraordinary
yet again for his sport there’s a
certain poetry to the act itself but
Phelps technique makes it even more in
falling to watch his last second
victories have become legendary as have
his dominating performances for an
Olympic sport that features new faces
every four years felt not only keeps
reappearing but also manages to
entertain through his steely demeanor
and inexplicable talent this is a sport
that I fell in love with because my mom
put me in for water safety it turned
into that number six Conor McGregor in
the boxing ring iconic champions may
lose once or twice in their career if at
all however in the Octagon of the US see
this man competes with opponents that
are well versed in pain and bloody
losses over the course of five years
Conor McGregor rows within the UFC ranks
both by winning and by truly selling his
performance sorry Andre I just don’t
give up he’s a highly skilled striker
which is matched by his ability to
assess the minds of his opponents Phil
mcgregor slips from time to time his
2016 rematch with Nate Diaz reminded the
sporting world that he was fully capable
of backing up his talk he’s a UFC wild
card that provides plenty of substance
in the ring Dada
it’s the Mateo gg number five Michael
Jordan Michael Jordan was doing things
that you never even thought you see
famously known as Air Jordan this iconic
athlete could fly and he could talk Mike
after you face of all real speeds up
your feet everywhere you go in the game
I go for you when I when I go for these
real great
during the 80s Michael Jordan
entertained through talent alone mostly
by way of his extraordinary athleticism
and ability to score but during his
first NBA championship in 1991 MJ
continued to push himself and certainly
his teammates
which led to an even more prolific run
with the Chicago Bulls Jordan may have
sold tickets through endorsement
yields and gravity-defying dunks but the
real magic came on the court as MJ’s
competitive nature and executions made
the entire experience something truly
special for everybody in the building
look at the air look at the Hang tide
which is a flying ocean number four
Wayne Gretzky never has a single man
ruled the hockey world as Wayne Douglas
Redskin for the average sports fan
the name Wayne Gretzky may conjure up
images of iconic goals but the great one
elevated the entire NHL thanks to his
vision on the ice off the rafter over
the organ and hit the crossbar once out
backhanded Doudna Gretzky’s intelligence
his personal brand of play extended to
his team and later to the whole league
neither a heavy hitter Nora physical
specimen Gretzky was a player that
placed extreme value in technique as
such it was thrilling to watch his goals
and setups unfold because of this
Gretzky took the game to the next level
showcasing the beauty of highly
efficient play Wayne Gretzky for the
first time in five years
hoisted over his head much of the delay
number three Usain Bolt
I was out to do it then I call you’re
taller than me take this out feel much
like fellow Olympian Michael Phelps this
athlete stayed relevant over the years
but also thoroughly destroyed the
competition
most people know Usain Bolt for his
records in the 100-meter race where it
looks like the very act of running seems
like no big deal to him while he’s full
of personality and smiles he’s one bad
man in events like the 200 meters and
even the four by 100 relay pure
excellence on the track the elephant
leaves fans wondering how someone can be
that good
year after year rate after race Usain
Bolt’s long strides often lead to
timeless and historic performances we’re
salads on the facts of my life I’ve done
in my life worked out I mean we could
chain together
number two Ronaldinho between 2004 and
2006 Ronaldinho redefined football not
to be confused with fellow footballer
Cristiano Ronaldo this Brazilian
superstar also has a knack for blowing
mines with his supreme athleticism while
plenty of football players have a few
cards up their sleeves
Ronaldinho operates on an entirely
different level it looked like he was
always happy in some sense and the pitch
and the only thing that he wanted to do
was play play his game of course it’s
one thing to show off crazy skills when
nobody’s around
but this man clowns opponents during
competition with a combination of
agility speed and a stunning sense of
physical space Ronaldinho is in command
of the ball at all times and thoroughly
understands what opponents anticipate as
he consistently defies expectations
Ronaldinho perhaps the most gifted
player of his generation before we
unveil our number one pick here are some
honorable mentions
[Applause]
with the rejection on the Crowdrise
Ruffy Federer produces something a
little bit special and you can see the
emotion anyplace it’s one against four
plus the golf keeper they convey it on
him like cheetah sonic is out he stings
it and it’s too hard to handle
number one Muhammad Ali and last night I
cut the light off in my bedroom
hit the switch was in the bed for the
room with dog in the sporting world
there is a fine line between arrogance
and confidence and Muhammad Ali
perfectly understood how public
performance played into a public persona
from his early days as the Olympic
champion Cassius Clay to his later years
doing the rope-a-dope Ali’s
unprecedented techniques gave fans
something truly original
[Applause]
but all he realized that it wasn’t
enough to just be entertaining he had to
be unforgettable and he ultimately
excelled across the board in boxing in
later years Mike Tyson would entertain
thanks to his knockout capabilities and
volatility but Ali’s unpredictability
was part of his strategy as an athlete
not only with George Foreman fall the
mountains will fall do you agree with
our picks check out these other great
clips from WatchMojo and subscribe for
new videos every day
[Music]
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