One of the more anticipated things from TIME every is their list of the 100 most influential people in the world, for short, the
TIME 100.
This year's edition includes on its illustrious list, four athletes from four different sports (tennis, football, skiing and basketball). Three were grouped as Icons, but the King gets to be a Titan.
Here is a snippet on each:
Li Na
"At tournaments, I’ve seen her charm the crowds. When she smiles,
everyone melts. She’s such a breath of fresh air. And like Billie Jean
King and Martina Navratilova before her, Li Na has transcended her
sport." - Chris Evert
"We can relate to each other because our sports are so similar, given the
speed involved and the concentration level required. There’s an
immediate level of respect when you meet someone who knows what you go
through." - Danica Patrick
"Mario is a lovely guy, very humble and very funny. I can assure people
he has always been a pleasure to deal with. He has returned to Italy
from England as the main man with lots of attention. Now he has to
ensure he keeps control and keeps focus. Mario loves the pressure, but
to succeed, it is about finding balance." - Gianfranco Zola
"LeBron never takes a play off. His all-out effort is what stands out
when you watch him. Whether his team is up 20 or down 20, LeBron is
playing like it’s Game 7 of the NBA Finals. His dedication, devotion and
focus have won the admiration of fans — and his athletic peers. He’s
someone anyone, in any profession, can look up to." - Derek Jeter
In addition, a couple more individuals on the TIME 100 are minority sports owners. Jay-Z is already in the news for his efforts in divesting his ownership share of the Brooklyn Nets as he embarks on his new endeavor with player representation. Meanwhile, his buddy Justin Timberlake is a minority owner of his hometown Memphis Grizzlies.
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