Who are the most athletically gifted pros?

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Fucking Kechaud Johnson man. Looks like he could be a Navy seal without even having to train. Seen him nollie flip up four steps in a line like it was easy, then casually grind up another handrail, then spends another minute destroying the park. And he backside 360'd this loooong platform at HB vans park that nobody even dared ollie.

Also, Danny Way in his prime could hold his own against any pro athlete. He beat out a bunch of them in an off season triathlon in Hawaii and got a hundred grand for for first place.

Sean Sheffey has the genetics. His brother was a college football running back.

Seeing Kechaud Johnson skate in person is nothing short of incredible. I'd see him alot at Vans Skatepark in orange as well as their Huntington beach park. That being said, there are definitely some tricks that he'll do that look pretty ugly, and not the super crazy shit, but when he tries to get tech.

[Joe Pesci]

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Fucking Kechaud Johnson man. Looks like he could be a Navy seal without even having to train. Seen him nollie flip up four steps in a line like it was easy, then casually grind up another handrail, then spends another minute destroying the park. And he backside 360'd this loooong platform at HB vans park that nobody even dared ollie.

Also, Danny Way in his prime could hold his own against any pro athlete. He beat out a bunch of them in an off season triathlon in Hawaii and got a hundred grand for for first place.

Sean Sheffey has the genetics. His brother was a college football running back.

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was about to post this, and hes in his 30s

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Antonio Durwow

[Mr. Stinky]

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Fucking Kechaud Johnson man. Looks like he could be a Navy seal without even having to train. Seen him nollie flip up four steps in a line like it was easy, then casually grind up another handrail, then spends another minute destroying the park. And he backside 360'd this loooong platform at HB vans park that nobody even dared ollie.

Also, Danny Way in his prime could hold his own against any pro athlete. He beat out a bunch of them in an off season triathlon in Hawaii and got a hundred grand for for first place.

Sean Sheffey has the genetics. His brother was a college football running back.

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Seeing Kechaud Johnson skate in person is nothing short of incredible. I'd see him alot at Vans Skatepark in orange as well as their Huntington beach park. That being said, there are definitely some tricks that he'll do that look pretty ugly, and not the super crazy shit, but when he tries to get tech.

First time seeing this dude skate. I am absolutely fucking floored.

[daewonbong3000]

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my record long jump is 11 and a half feet

i might be one of the most athletically gifted slappers, at least top 15

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While we're getting all Uncle Rico, I broke the record for both most blocked shots and most technical fouls in a single season for Wisconsin Boy's Varsity Basketball in 2002.

Haha Legend! Ben/Rasheed Wallace combo

[Merman]

I think it is possible that Dustin Dollin is one of the most naturally gifted dudes out there.

Considering he has done all his crazy shit without really taking care of himself, he has to have a ton of natural ability.

He's had a ton of successful knee surgeries: six and counting. Australia's world class healthcare system deserves a lot of credit for Dollin's longevity.

[Urtripping]

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my record long jump is 11 and a half feet

i might be one of the most athletically gifted slappers, at least top 15

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While we're getting all Uncle Rico, I broke the record for both most blocked shots and most technical fouls in a single season for Wisconsin Boy's Varsity Basketball in 2002.

This is some raw shit and I love it!

Agree heavily with the take that footballers appear much more athletic on a skateboard because their footwork is so on point.

Louie Lopez looks very coordinated and in control almost always, but when I think hops I think of Tiago or Westgate.

We all know it's Nigel though, right?

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zion williamson

zack levine

ja morant

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  basketball has to be the most soft sport

this is the opinion of an unenlightened man

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Deshawn jordan

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zack levine

ja morant

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  basketball has to be the most soft sport

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american soccer is by a wide margin

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Fucking Kechaud Johnson man. Looks like he could be a Navy seal without even having to train. Seen him nollie flip up four steps in a line like it was easy, then casually grind up another handrail, then spends another minute destroying the park. And he backside 360'd this loooong platform at HB vans park that nobody even dared ollie.

Also, Danny Way in his prime could hold his own against any pro athlete. He beat out a bunch of them in an off season triathlon in Hawaii and got a hundred grand for for first place.

Sean Sheffey has the genetics. His brother was a college football running back.

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Seeing Kechaud Johnson skate in person is nothing short of incredible. I'd see him alot at Vans Skatepark in orange as well as their Huntington beach park. That being said, there are definitely some tricks that he'll do that look pretty ugly, and not the super crazy shit, but when he tries to get tech.

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First time seeing this dude skate. I am absolutely fucking floored.

His sponsors don't market him for shit and it's sad. He should be the guy on Darkstar and idk who else he even rides for.

[Hyliannightmare]

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zion williamson

zack levine

ja morant

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  basketball has to be the most soft sport

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this is the opinion of an unenlightened man

this era is soft as hell though. but bball is the best sport for sure

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zack levine

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  basketball has to be the most soft sport

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this is the opinion of an unenlightened man

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Kyle Nicholson

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  basketball has to be the most soft sport

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american soccer is by a wide margin

Lots of running either way. You mean American futbol? Soccer already is.

[zahed]

TJ, ishod, puig

sebo is a sleeper. read somewhere he was incredible at soccer but chose skating.

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Zion Wright. The way he can evade getting fucked up with the most insane bailouts, that's pure athletic reflexes


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That’s what I’m saying. Dude is built like a brick shithouse and skates like a svelte 140 lbs skater. His bails are almost as good as his makes. He is a complete natural athlete

This made me wonder what the origin of the phrase brick shithouse was.

“ An outhouse built out of brick, therefore, would be one that was much more well-built than usual, hence the allusion in the idiom. So, to be built like a brick shithouse is to be better built (in terms of physique or figure) than usual.”

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  basketball has to be the most soft sport

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this is the opinion of an unenlightened man

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american soccer is by a wide margin

Ever heard of baseball?

[TheFandangler]

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  basketball has to be the most soft sport

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this is the opinion of an unenlightened man

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american soccer is by a wide margin

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Ever heard of baseball?

Not much of a baseball fan, but there's something not so soft about standing in front of a 100mph fastball.

Let's be honest, golf is the softest sport.

[TheFandangler]

I think people in this thread are confusing athleticism for natural talent.

For example: Wayne Gretzky is considered by many to be the greatest hockey player ever, but I think you would be hard-pressed to find anyone to say that he was the most athletic player even on his teams, let alone ever. (sidenote: some would argue that Gretzky wasn't even the most naturally talented, just the smartest. Many would say Mario Lemieux was the greatest natural talent ever)

Or take Tony Hawk in the 80s. He won most competitions he entered and was light years ahead of most of his peers as far as technical tricks go, but guys like Hosoi and Chris Miller could blast higher and their physical prowess made ol' Bony Cock look like a 95 lb weakling (which he was).

That being said, I think Zion is probably a good name to throw out there. Tyshawn, Nick Dompierre (even pre-personal trainer days), Pedro Barros, Luan. Probably some of those vert/mega guys too. Cardiel was probably a beast at any sport he played.

[rawbertson.]

I dont think Jamie Foy + Frankie Villani are fat at all, they must be actually very fucking strong to be able to fly those huge bodies all over the place. when you see their shirt fly up its almost like they have a 6 pack

no one said Aurelian G i think he has some very good atheltic ability at least incredible sense of timing or something. but he gets the fuck up there.

one of my fav skaters of all time Alex Carolino always had a very good mix of power and good steez , I think he had a lot of strength:

[Tyrone Slothrop]

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  basketball has to be the most soft sport

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this is the opinion of an unenlightened man

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american soccer is by a wide margin

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Ever heard of baseball?

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Not much of a baseball fan, but there's something not so soft about standing in front of a 100mph fastball.

Let's be honest, golf is the softest sport.

Not to mention breaking up a double play or trucking a catcher at the plate.

[IUTSM]

John Cardiel. Hands down

Skate, Snow, BMX, Fixie. I'm sure he could play any sport. Dude's built like a tank and he's skating/walking/riding/snow boarding after breaking his spine.

[Brguy]

Americans should just toughen up and play football without the whole armor stuff, just like they do in Rugby. My sister used to play it and her coach had metal plates in his head from being stomped in the game.

[manysnakes]

John Cardiel. Hands down

Skate, Snow, BMX, Fixie. I'm sure he could play any sport. Dude's built like a tank and he's skating/walking/riding/snow boarding after breaking his spine.

Yeah, I've always had the sense that Cardiel woulda been a Hall of Famer at whatever sport he decided to focus on

[Bristol_Palin]

Kyle Nicholson

Yeah for real. He’s also good at like everything he tries.

[cky enthusiast]

Americans should just toughen up and play football without the whole armor stuff, just like they do in Rugby. My sister used to play it and her coach had metal plates in his head from being stomped in the game.

sounds awesome

[dustyassrocketswitchv]

not what skater is your favorite, the most athletic. my vote is for aurelian. Cant believe I watched ke'chup johnson for more than a second. not ke chaud, ke froid