Michael Jordan is one of several NBA stars to participate in multiple sports.
NBA stars are some of the best athletes in the world, which is why many try their hand at other sports.
Baseball, golf, and professional wrestling are just a few of the other sports they have tried.
Some of the greatest players, such as Michael Jordan have experimented with other sports.
Michael Jordan
Michael Jordan tried his hand at professional baseball and golf.
While numerous professional basketball players have tried their hand at golf, Michael Jordan is one of the players with a reputation for it.
Earning an academic athlete of the year award shows that Smith is taking his time in college seriously.
JR Smith is still improving his golf game to try and add a college golf championship to his NBA championship.
Danny Ainge
Before Danny Ainge was one of the top executives in basketball, he played professional baseball.
Did you know Danny Ainge is the only person to ever be named an All-American in basketball, baseball, and football? He was also drafted by the Toronto Bluejays straight out of high school and won the John Wooden award playing at BYU. Being drafted into professional baseball is no small feat.
Ainge earned it by being an elite athlete.
Nate Robinson
Nate Robinson was an elite dunker but got dunked on during his boxing debut.
Deron Williams
Deron Williams had a big crossover boxing match with NFL star Frank Gore.
Another athlete who tried his hand at boxing, Deron Williams, had a bit more success than Nate Robinson did.
Deron Williams and Frank Gore are in the top 1% of athletes in the world even now.
Surviving his first boxing match does mean that Williams had a successful boxing debut.
Tracy McGrady
Tracy McGrady is another NBA star who wanted to play professional baseball.
While several NBA stars have tried their hands at golf after retiring, the baseball-basketball crossover is also vital.
Kris Humphries
Kris Humphries has one of the most exciting marks on his resume in a different sport.
Kris Humphries did not have the ideal NBA career, but he has had many noteworthy moments in his life.
Dennis Rodman
Dennis Rodman made a significant appearance in pro wrestling back in the day.
Rodman’s crossover set the prototype for NBA stars making crossover appearances in professional wrestling.