NBA players are widely described as possessing elite athleticism, which helps them excel in other sports.
Writer Kim Daniel Rubinos highlights 10 current and former NBA stars whose size, athletic ability, and larger-than-life personas could translate into success in WWE. The featured players include retired legends Shaquille O'Neal, Dennis Rodman, Dwight Howard, and Metta Sandiford-Artest, alongside active league stars such as Draymond Green, Steven Adams, Joel Embiid, Marcus Smart, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Nikola Jokic.
The article outlines various existing connections between these basketball stars and professional wrestling. Past experiences include Shaquille O'Neal's appearance at WrestleMania 32, Dennis Rodman's WCW tenure and WWE Hall of Fame induction, and Joel Embiid's invitation to WrestleMania 40 following a fine for performing a WWE-style celebration during an NBA game.
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