But like any celebrity, having seemingly everthing is never enough. Thanks to this sentiment, many athletes have tried their luck in the music industry with mixed results.
Did any of them make the wrong career choice? I'll let you be the judge.
1) Baseball player Bronson Arroyo covers "Slide" by the Goo Goo Dolls:
Hmm I guess they should've worked on those chords a little more in practice. No one wants to go to a concert and hear a song restart.
2) Boxer Manny Pacquiao featuring some comedian covering John Lennon's "Imagine":
Unlike the Arroyo video, I actually sat through the whole thing. If you want to see a better Pacquiao performance, check his rendition of, "Sometimes When We Touch." Or just watch him knock people out.
3) An original song by Shaq. This one is brilliantly titled, "Shoot Pass Slam."
He really went out of his element with this one. A basketball player rapping about basketball? Unheard of.
4) Los Angeles Laker's Forward Ron Artest's, "Champions."
No one can doubt that Mr. Artest has passion. Anyone who saw his antics which had him suspended for the rest of the 2004 season, can attest to that. This video has over 1 million views and is featured on the most recent installment of the NBA 2k series.
But in case you forgot what made him a household name, prepare to be amazed:
He knew what he was doing. Every rapper needs to get some street cred from somewhere. Ron achieved his by going into a bull-like rage and attacking anyone who looked at him the wrong way.
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