TOP-10 INTRIGUING PEOPLE
1) MARK CUBAN – He’s one of the most well-known owners in sports, and this year his Dallas Mavericks won the NBA Championship. He’s involved with numerous businesses and is intriguing to listen to. He was great on the TV show, “Shark Tank,” this year as well. He knows business, sports, politics, and entertainment. He’s worth more than two billion dollars, and he wears a t-shirt as he sits near his team on the bench instead of in an owner’s box. 2) LEBRON JAMES – He was probably the most talked about athlete this year in his saga versus the fans, media, and the NBA.
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3) MIKE KRZYZEWSKI – This year he became the winningest coach in NCAA Division men’s basketball history. He’s very interesting to listen to when it comes to coaching and leadership. 4) CHARLES BARKLEY – He’s so outspoken and honest. He is entertaining to watch on TV, and he’s even losing weight now by doing “Weight Watchers.” 5) PEYTON MANNING – His value is even greater than most of us realized. It will be an interesting story to follow as he tries to come back from his injury. 6) TONY DUNGY – He is humble and a man of integrity. He has done a great job on NBC’s NFL coverage and is having a huge influence even though he has stepped away from coaching. 7) DICK VITALE – Even at the age of 72, he has more energy than any other sports broadcaster out there. He’s such a legend, and his reach crosses over into pop culture as well. 8) MICHAEL WILBON – He is a co-host of (Pardon the Interruption) and has become a proven voice on the NBA. His loyalty to Chicago sports teams have never wavered. He’s an analyst but also a fan. 9) RYAN LEAF – He was drafted in the same year as Peyton Manning, but his career never took off. He battled drug abuse, anger, failed expectations and had a benign tumor removed from his brain this year. He has recently written a book about his struggles. It’s been a tough life for Leaf, but it seems like he’s matured and is moving forward. 10) SHAQUILLE O’NEAL – After retiring from the NBA, he’s joined the broadcasting business, adding even more flavor to TNT’s entertaining crew. Is there anything Shaq hasn’t done?