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OT: Most influential U.S. athlete of the past 25 years?

lateralous said:
I like the Tiger and Caitlin Clark as answers. They helped their respective sports/leagues absolutely explode. Shaun White should probably be on this list. Not too many snow boarders in this generation that the Flying Tomato didn't influence.
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So, on Caitlin Clark.....

For what it's worth, she didn't win a title in the NCAA and she has 1 season in the WNBA (which I believe Paige Bueckers is outperforming so far in her 1st season). Beuckers was more heralded as a freshman in college until she got hurt. Can Clark actually win a title somewhere before she's mentioned with a Tiger Woods?
 
Jaydumo20 said:
Im gonna say Steph Curry. It can be argued that he transformed every single position on the basketball court.
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I love this and he changed the NBA and the importance of the three point shot ... Lebron certainly was great but the NBA is now heavily invested in the three point shot and Steph opened up that part of the game as it exists in today's NBA ... golf hasn't changed with Tiger, it's still the same game and right now, young kids don't know who he is but they sure know Scotty Sheffler
 
thekollieman said:
Serena Williams and Phelps are definitely in the conversation, although I’d never list them 1-2.
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I don’t think Phelps is very influential but Serena is. Some of the people listed are great but not influential. Kobe was very influential too even if he’s not as great as LeBron
 
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Deepster said:
So, on Caitlin Clark.....

For what it's worth, she didn't win a title in the NCAA and she has 1 season in the WNBA (which I believe Paige Bueckers is outperforming so far in her 1st season). Beuckers was more heralded as a freshman in college until she got hurt. Can Clark actually win a title somewhere before she's mentioned with a Tiger Woods?
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I think that league would rather cut its nose than see Clark win. If they didn’t hate her so much, she might have a chance of being that influential and the league might have a chance at being profitable and getting raises. I would recommend Clark defect to another country and beat America in the Olympics. And, I’m not a fan of hers (or anybody else in the WNBA) apart from select UConn players.
 
Deepster said:
So, on Caitlin Clark.....

For what it's worth, she didn't win a title in the NCAA and she has 1 season in the WNBA (which I believe Paige Bueckers is outperforming so far in her 1st season). Beuckers was more heralded as a freshman in college until she got hurt. Can Clark actually win a title somewhere before she's mentioned with a Tiger Woods?
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Clark was first team all-WNBA and finished 4th in MVP voting her rookie year, I know we're all UConn fans but it's ok to acknowledge the impact she's had in the league. Based on your history I know you don't follow the women's game but for those who do the relevance of the WNBA before her arrival and after is clear as day to anyone who wants to be objective.
 
Jaydumo20 said:
Im gonna say Steph Curry. It can be argued that he transformed every single position on the basketball court.
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And who was Steph Curry influenced by other then his father of course it would be Ray. Ray did take Dell Curry to the 99 championship game btw. I would say Ray is pretty damn influential btw.
 
Tiger and Jordan are obvious.

I'd say the top 5 is probably adding Lebron, Brady and either Curry or Serena.
 
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Deepster said:
So, on Caitlin Clark.....

For what it's worth, she didn't win a title in the NCAA and she has 1 season in the WNBA (which I believe Paige Bueckers is outperforming so far in her 1st season). Beuckers was more heralded as a freshman in college until she got hurt. Can Clark actually win a title somewhere before she's mentioned with a Tiger Woods?
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It’s not about performance or titles. It’s about influence. Only Tiger has had more Influence than Clark. BUT, will her influence last?
 
Being influential goes beyond your career btw, it can be argued that you can be more influential after your career. Tommy John is definetly influential to this day and will be for an eternity.
 
Deepster said:
So, on Caitlin Clark.....

For what it's worth, she didn't win a title in the NCAA and she has 1 season in the WNBA (which I believe Paige Bueckers is outperforming so far in her 1st season). Beuckers was more heralded as a freshman in college until she got hurt. Can Clark actually win a title somewhere before she's mentioned with a Tiger Woods?
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The question was “Influential”
 
Scoe said:
And who was Steph Curry influenced by other then his father of course it would be Ray. Ray did take Dell Curry to the 99 championship game btw. I would say Ray is pretty damn influential btw.
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I see @BigErnMcCracken is still bitter about Ray leaving his Celtics.
 
Scoe said:
Being influential goes beyond your career btw, it can be argued that you can be more influential after your career. Tommy John is definetly influential to this day and will be for an eternity.
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Just keep it simple man
 
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Scoe said:
Being influential goes beyond your career btw, it can be argued that you can be more influential after your career. Tommy John is definetly influential to this day and will be for an eternity.
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agree ... Shaq-a-Roni has entered the chat
 
arch said:
It’s not about performance or titles. It’s about influence. Only Tiger has had more Influence than Clark. BUT, will her influence last?
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She’s been relevant for MAYBE two and a half years. Tiger has been relevant for a quarter century. It’s ludicrous to mention the two in the same breath.

In fact, it’s an insult to Serena Williams to have Clark in that discussion over her.
 
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Deepster said:
So, on Caitlin Clark.....

For what it's worth, she didn't win a title in the NCAA and she has 1 season in the WNBA (which I believe Paige Bueckers is outperforming so far in her 1st season). Beuckers was more heralded as a freshman in college until she got hurt. Can Clark actually win a title somewhere before she's mentioned with a Tiger Woods?
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lol at Paige outperforming Caitlin in her first season. Even by your brain’s standard that’s a horrible take.
 
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Yeah but I'm gonna guess he didn't make the HOF for playing with the Wizards which was during this time. So he doesn't get my vote.
 
7774 said:
lol at Paige outperforming Caitlin in her first season. Even by your brain’s standard that’s a horrible take.
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Yeah I’m not following it like some fan boy on the women’s board for sure. But I keep hearing Bueckers is the first to get to xxx points or points and assists. Sounds like she is having just as good as season and I really don’t care enough to research it more than that.
 
Tiger was well on his way, but his performance was amazing for the first half and tragic for the 2nd half of the 25 years. Sadly, for a Patriots hater, it has to be Brady
 
Deepster said:
Yeah I’m not following it like some fan boy on the women’s board for sure. But I keep hearing Bueckers is the first to get to xxx points or points and assists. Sounds like she is having just as good as season and I really don’t care enough to research it more than that.
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Clark has an influence on twitter. I guess that's enough.
 
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Deepster said:
She’s been relevant for MAYBE two and a half years. Tiger has been relevant for a quarter century. It’s ludicrous to mention the two in the same breath.

In fact, it’s an insult to Serena Williams to have Clark in that discussion over her.
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If she came out with a shoe, it would sell quite well. And, with BB having more eyes on it than tennis, she has the potential to be far more influential.
 
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