Players from other sports who could play NBA within 2 yrs

Demaryius Thomas was a pretty good Basketball player, he could of went D1 for sure

Demaryius Thomas was a pretty good Basketball player, he could of went D1 for sure

 DeAndre Jordan could make the National Volleyball team. No one could block his spikes.

Zach Lavine could win a gold medal in High jump. Hes got the hops and wiry frame.

Jason Kidd could have been an NFL quarterback. 

And Serena Williams could have played WNBA for sure.

 DeAndre Jordan could make the National Volleyball team. No one could block his spikes.

Zach Lavine could win a gold medal in High jump. Hes got the hops and wiry frame.

Jason Kidd could have been an NFL quarterback. 

And Serena Williams could have played WNBA for sure.

 This is a troll thread right?

 This is a troll thread right?

 I don’t know, 2 years sure as hell isn’t enough for a person even how great physical tools he has to play professional ball. There’s no way. 

 I don’t know, 2 years sure as hell isn’t enough for a person even how great physical tools he has to play professional ball. There’s no way. 

 I would say Terrelle Pryor would have a legit shot if he put his time and effort into it I believe he was a top 50 basketball recurit coming out of high school so the skills where once there for him. 

 I would say Terrelle Pryor would have a legit shot if he put his time and effort into it I believe he was a top 50 basketball recurit coming out of high school so the skills where once there for him. 

 I hear Roy Hibbert’s hidden talent is ballet. 

 I hear Roy Hibbert’s hidden talent is ballet. 

 If any NFL player was capable of playing in the NBA within two years, they probably would already be playing basketball, rather than getting their head bashed. Even Julius Peppers.

It’d be a lot easier to go from the NBA to another, less skill dependent sport, which is why we see all these basketball players who couldn’t make the NBA excel in other sports, but not vice-versa.

But the type of football player who might have the best chance of making the NBA within two years would probably be a Kendrick Perkins type big man, who doesn’t need as much skill development.

Peppers was only 6’7, so he wouldn’t make the cut.

Nor would most/all names we could come up with.

Interesting question though.

But I can think of a ton of NBA players who could pick up another sport and be a pro within two years.

 If any NFL player was capable of playing in the NBA within two years, they probably would already be playing basketball, rather than getting their head bashed. Even Julius Peppers.

It’d be a lot easier to go from the NBA to another, less skill dependent sport, which is why we see all these basketball players who couldn’t make the NBA excel in other sports, but not vice-versa.

But the type of football player who might have the best chance of making the NBA within two years would probably be a Kendrick Perkins type big man, who doesn’t need as much skill development.

Peppers was only 6’7, so he wouldn’t make the cut.

Nor would most/all names we could come up with.

Interesting question though.

But I can think of a ton of NBA players who could pick up another sport and be a pro within two years.

Michael Jordan from the white sox would be good in basketball

Michael Jordan from the white sox would be good in basketball

 There’s literally NO ONE in another sport that could play in the NBA. The ability to hoop vs the ability to play organized basketball is night and day. It’s chess vs checkers. Running plays and counter plays, reading defensive schemes, reacting to said schemes within the flow of the game while staying in control and contributing all at a lightning fast pace…. Honestly don’t think there’s anyone in another sport that could pull it off. I’ve played Pro-Am with a handful of NFL players and while they’re big and athletic [obviously], they couldn’t play at a really high level, let alone the highest level. However, there are quite a few NBA players that could play other sports. The two best tight ends of all times were middle of the pack college basketball players. 

 There’s literally NO ONE in another sport that could play in the NBA. The ability to hoop vs the ability to play organized basketball is night and day. It’s chess vs checkers. Running plays and counter plays, reading defensive schemes, reacting to said schemes within the flow of the game while staying in control and contributing all at a lightning fast pace…. Honestly don’t think there’s anyone in another sport that could pull it off. I’ve played Pro-Am with a handful of NFL players and while they’re big and athletic [obviously], they couldn’t play at a really high level, let alone the highest level. However, there are quite a few NBA players that could play other sports. The two best tight ends of all times were middle of the pack college basketball players. 

 Jimmy Graham and Antonio gates both played basketball in college and became NFL standouts. Gates never even played football in college. 

However, for someone to make the transition from football to basketball would be much more difficult imo due to the skill level associated with the game. I’m not saying it would be impossible though.

 Jimmy Graham and Antonio gates both played basketball in college and became NFL standouts. Gates never even played football in college. 

However, for someone to make the transition from football to basketball would be much more difficult imo due to the skill level associated with the game. I’m not saying it would be impossible though.

Not sure if this exactly fits the theme, but I find that Greg Paulus had an interesting and unique story. #1 ranked QB in high school turned down a chance to play for Notre Dame to play PG for Duke instead! After he graduated undrafted he tried to spark his football career again at Syracuse.

I think had he went to Notre Dame in the beginning he would’ve had a strong chance to make it to the NFL. (not guaranteed but still strong)

Also had his college basketball career been just a little stronger he could’ve been a fringe NBA player. Maybe as only a specialist by being gritty and a sharp shooter.

I don’t know of that many current athletes today, but I hear that Randy Moss was an exceptional basketball player in highschool along with Jason Williams. I know that Iverson was also more heralded for his football career than basketball in highschool. (which is insane to think of)

So based off of that I wouldn’t say that there’s NOBODY who could cross over although it would be rare instances.

Not sure if this exactly fits the theme, but I find that Greg Paulus had an interesting and unique story. #1 ranked QB in high school turned down a chance to play for Notre Dame to play PG for Duke instead! After he graduated undrafted he tried to spark his football career again at Syracuse.

I think had he went to Notre Dame in the beginning he would’ve had a strong chance to make it to the NFL. (not guaranteed but still strong)

Also had his college basketball career been just a little stronger he could’ve been a fringe NBA player. Maybe as only a specialist by being gritty and a sharp shooter.

I don’t know of that many current athletes today, but I hear that Randy Moss was an exceptional basketball player in highschool along with Jason Williams. I know that Iverson was also more heralded for his football career than basketball in highschool. (which is insane to think of)

So based off of that I wouldn’t say that there’s NOBODY who could cross over although it would be rare instances.

 yeah, it would be alot harder than you think for someone to get into basketball, usain bolt is fast, but i have to believe lateral quickness would be an issue for someone who has trained as a straight line sprinter all his life. learning how to shoot… we have all seen him dunk, and i’m not saying he couldnt, but if he ever made the nba he wouldnt "dominate" as you say… but as your post title asks, could he make it in 2 years? yes. someone might give him a second round pick for publicity, and his skill level would be james white, though slightly faster in the open court but less all around athleticism. and alot harder than you think for basketball players to get into other sports… lebron could play football if he learned not to throw himself to the ground and cry if someone touched him. steve nash could have played soccer when he was younger, his brother played professionally and represented canada, but his brother never dominated and he was much better than steve. the only possible ones are those who played another sport at a high level already, deandre jordan would suck at volleyball, but chase budinger would be decent. as he played for 13 yrs and i believe won a national title in college. he probably wouldnt dominate tho.

 yeah, it would be alot harder than you think for someone to get into basketball, usain bolt is fast, but i have to believe lateral quickness would be an issue for someone who has trained as a straight line sprinter all his life. learning how to shoot… we have all seen him dunk, and i’m not saying he couldnt, but if he ever made the nba he wouldnt "dominate" as you say… but as your post title asks, could he make it in 2 years? yes. someone might give him a second round pick for publicity, and his skill level would be james white, though slightly faster in the open court but less all around athleticism. and alot harder than you think for basketball players to get into other sports… lebron could play football if he learned not to throw himself to the ground and cry if someone touched him. steve nash could have played soccer when he was younger, his brother played professionally and represented canada, but his brother never dominated and he was much better than steve. the only possible ones are those who played another sport at a high level already, deandre jordan would suck at volleyball, but chase budinger would be decent. as he played for 13 yrs and i believe won a national title in college. he probably wouldnt dominate tho.

 No one.  Another example of the OP failing to grasp the skill required to play basketball.  Simply stuck on athleticism per usual.

 No one.  Another example of the OP failing to grasp the skill required to play basketball.  Simply stuck on athleticism per usual.

Nash would be dominant in soccer

LOL

Nash would be dominant in soccer

LOL

was a Heisman trophy winner as a QB for Florida State. Not sure if this is true, but he was ironically too small to play QB in the NFL so he switched to basketball.  

was a Heisman trophy winner as a QB for Florida State. Not sure if this is true, but he was ironically too small to play QB in the NFL so he switched to basketball.  

 Believe it or not, Justin Houston was an excellent basketball player in highschool and could’ve defintely played at the D1 level, and back then he hit shots from the outside pretty well at Statesboro High School..but as far as making it to the NBA, I seriously doubt it.  Obviously he made the right decision with playing football.  He definitely got paid this summer.

 Believe it or not, Justin Houston was an excellent basketball player in highschool and could’ve defintely played at the D1 level, and back then he hit shots from the outside pretty well at Statesboro High School..but as far as making it to the NBA, I seriously doubt it.  Obviously he made the right decision with playing football.  He definitely got paid this summer.

 Its not as if Jarryd Hayne was playing a completely foreign sport, he was a star rugby player for years, its the same skills as being a running back. Only difference is he’s wearing pads now

 Its not as if Jarryd Hayne was playing a completely foreign sport, he was a star rugby player for years, its the same skills as being a running back. Only difference is he’s wearing pads now

 Hey Now!! Randy Moss might have when he was younger!!! Considering all the baby mom as A Rod have.. He has been bumping and grinding like Shawn kemp

 Hey Now!! Randy Moss might have when he was younger!!! Considering all the baby mom as A Rod have.. He has been bumping and grinding like Shawn kemp

 I think there is the story of the Bulls drafting sprinter Carl Lewis.  Very late in the draft when there were lots of rounds.

There would be some track stars who could be brought in and could defend guards in the NBA right away, due to their speed.

Some volleyball players and soccer goalies, at least 6-8 and with long arms and big vertical jumps, they could defend and rebound.

If they were good at putting the ball in the basket then maybe they would already be playing.

Was Dave Winfield drafted by three sports, there are plenty of people in college who could be stars at more than one sport.  

One more idea, powerlifters and strongmen.  Brian Shaw, no relation to the guard in the NBA and coach, is 6-8 and 400 pounds of muscle.  I think he would be able to step into the NBA and own the paint for rebound position, plus he could set screens.  He wouldn’t be running on fast breaks.

 I think there is the story of the Bulls drafting sprinter Carl Lewis.  Very late in the draft when there were lots of rounds.

There would be some track stars who could be brought in and could defend guards in the NBA right away, due to their speed.

Some volleyball players and soccer goalies, at least 6-8 and with long arms and big vertical jumps, they could defend and rebound.

If they were good at putting the ball in the basket then maybe they would already be playing.

Was Dave Winfield drafted by three sports, there are plenty of people in college who could be stars at more than one sport.  

One more idea, powerlifters and strongmen.  Brian Shaw, no relation to the guard in the NBA and coach, is 6-8 and 400 pounds of muscle.  I think he would be able to step into the NBA and own the paint for rebound position, plus he could set screens.  He wouldn’t be running on fast breaks.

 Huge difference between jumping up to NBA from another sport than moving from an AFL/Rugby background to the NFL so i’m gonna go with 0.  That being said i’m sure there are some awesome athletes out there who could possibly do it.

 Huge difference between jumping up to NBA from another sport than moving from an AFL/Rugby background to the NFL so i’m gonna go with 0.  That being said i’m sure there are some awesome athletes out there who could possibly do it.

 The Jones brothers (Jon and Chandler) are as amazingly talented as the Gibb brothers. If you think the Gibb brothers were limited to the Bee Gees, you should know that there were just too many ultra-talented Gibbs. They dominated like the Jackson 6, but with less weird sleepovers.

http://www.youtube.com/watch

My point is that the wrong Jones was mentioned, and Chandler probably would have more potential as a basketball player.

TLDR: Chandler Jones = Andy Gibb

 The Jones brothers (Jon and Chandler) are as amazingly talented as the Gibb brothers. If you think the Gibb brothers were limited to the Bee Gees, you should know that there were just too many ultra-talented Gibbs. They dominated like the Jackson 6, but with less weird sleepovers.

http://www.youtube.com/watch

My point is that the wrong Jones was mentioned, and Chandler probably would have more potential as a basketball player.

TLDR: Chandler Jones = Andy Gibb

 I’ve always thought Nic Naitanui could have made it to the NBA if he pursued basketball intead of Australian Rules football over here.

He’s a 6’8 Fijian Australian with ridiculous hops, powerful Lebron-like frame (I said frame!) and is very quick over short distances. He has great hands, and I think he could make the switch with two years of solid training after having prior experience as a basketball player.

Does anyone think Nick Kyrgios (Tennis player) would be able to switch to any level of basketball if he quits tennis like he’s threatened to? Has good size for a guard, but doesn’t seem quick enough.

 I’ve always thought Nic Naitanui could have made it to the NBA if he pursued basketball intead of Australian Rules football over here.

He’s a 6’8 Fijian Australian with ridiculous hops, powerful Lebron-like frame (I said frame!) and is very quick over short distances. He has great hands, and I think he could make the switch with two years of solid training after having prior experience as a basketball player.

Does anyone think Nick Kyrgios (Tennis player) would be able to switch to any level of basketball if he quits tennis like he’s threatened to? Has good size for a guard, but doesn’t seem quick enough.

 I think Krgyios would have sneaky lateral quickness. Side to side on that baseline.

I think his game would resemble Manu Ginobli, but with attitude.

And those who don’t know Nic Natinui…he has Lebron like athleticism. No joke. 6’8 and jacked too. Check the highlights. He literally jumps on peoples shoulders.

 I think Krgyios would have sneaky lateral quickness. Side to side on that baseline.

I think his game would resemble Manu Ginobli, but with attitude.

And those who don’t know Nic Natinui…he has Lebron like athleticism. No joke. 6’8 and jacked too. Check the highlights. He literally jumps on peoples shoulders.

Terrel Owens could play sf

Terrel Owens could play sf

I think Charlie Ward won the Heissman (spelling sorry) trophy before he went for a semi successful basketball career. He wasn’t really bad as a Knick along Starks but many believed he chose the wrong Sport as he hadn’t really true point guard instincts on offense but overall hadn’t many flaws also and was just a great athlete. 

So he was a little bit of the other was around. 

I’ve seen some german Soccer national team players and other top tier team athletes (Handball!!!, Volleyball) play 3 on 3 Matches or other basketball and I know that players like Schweinsteiger or Lucas Podolski many spanish or baltic/balkan Soccer players love basketball and especially in big clubs like Real Madrid, Barca or Bayern Munich or the greece player are very close to the other top tier club athletes. 

I don’t want to say NBA level within two years is possible at all but there are a lot of athletes who compete in different olympic areas and I don’t know why a 6’9" Champions League Handball player can’t be as talented in his Sport as in basketball. Wasn’t Mike Dunleavy a 3 Sport college athlete???

I think Charlie Ward won the Heissman (spelling sorry) trophy before he went for a semi successful basketball career. He wasn’t really bad as a Knick along Starks but many believed he chose the wrong Sport as he hadn’t really true point guard instincts on offense but overall hadn’t many flaws also and was just a great athlete. 

So he was a little bit of the other was around. 

I’ve seen some german Soccer national team players and other top tier team athletes (Handball!!!, Volleyball) play 3 on 3 Matches or other basketball and I know that players like Schweinsteiger or Lucas Podolski many spanish or baltic/balkan Soccer players love basketball and especially in big clubs like Real Madrid, Barca or Bayern Munich or the greece player are very close to the other top tier club athletes. 

I don’t want to say NBA level within two years is possible at all but there are a lot of athletes who compete in different olympic areas and I don’t know why a 6’9" Champions League Handball player can’t be as talented in his Sport as in basketball. Wasn’t Mike Dunleavy a 3 Sport college athlete???

Ive seen those handball guys when I lived in Europe and they share a lot of the same instincts regarding passing and shooting…and they’re also terrific athletes and quite big. Those post-players in handball do the same thing as guys like Al Jeff. 

Set screens…use their body to get good positioning, try to get high percentage shots and also play physical. 

Ive seen those handball guys when I lived in Europe and they share a lot of the same instincts regarding passing and shooting…and they’re also terrific athletes and quite big. Those post-players in handball do the same thing as guys like Al Jeff. 

Set screens…use their body to get good positioning, try to get high percentage shots and also play physical.