The All-Around Best Athletes of 2018
When it comes to being an all-around best athlete, you're not just talking about the leading scorers of all time, or the best quarterbacks. An all-around great athlete offers the best of both worlds. Whether that's being a league leader on offense and defense, or finishing first in the both the 100 and 1000-meter race, all-around athletes are certainly not one-trick ponies. In more rare cases, all-around athletes even transition from sport to sport, dominating in any. Here on this list, however, is a round up of the best in their sport. So, who are your picks for the best all-around athletes of 2018?
From offensive and defensive powerhouse and NBA star Lebron James to the home-run-slugging and play-making Aaron Judge, the sports world has seen some serious all-around talent in 2018. But these big names aren't the only athletes making waves in their sports, as players like Kevin Durant and Nolan Arenado (respectively) are both giving them a run for their money. Of course, we can't forget stars of the NHL, top soccer players, tennis players, track-and-field greats, and so on.
On that note, take a look at the list of all-around best athletes below, and vote up those you think have performed best throughout 2018. Feel free to add any missing athletes to the list.
- Age: 38
- Birthplace: Akron, Ohio, United States of America
- Team: Los Angeles Lakers
- Profession: Basketball Player
- Position: Power forward
LeBron Raymone James Sr. (born December 30, 1984) is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). His accomplishments include ...more - Age: 35
- Birthplace: Rosario, Argentina
- Team: Paris Saint-Germain
- Profession: Footballer, Football player
- Position: Forward
Lionel "Leo" Andrés Messi (born 24 June 1987) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays for Paris Saint-Germain and captains the Argentina national team. Often considered the best player in ...more - Age: 27
- Birthplace: Sombor, Serbia
- Team: Denver Nuggets
- Profession: Basketball player
- Position: Center
Nikola Jokić (born February 19, 1995) is a Serbian professional basketball player for the Denver Nuggets of the National Basketball Association (NBA) who plays the center position. The three-time NBA ...more - Age: 41
- Birthplace: Saginaw, Michigan, United States of America
- Profession: Tennis Player
Serena Jameka Williams (born September 26, 1981) is an American professional tennis player and former world No. 1. The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) ranked her world No. 1 in singles on eight ...more - Age: 34
- Birthplace: Akron, Ohio, United States of America
- Team: Golden State Warriors
- Profession: Basketball player
- Position: Point guard
Wardell Stephen "Steph" Curry II (born March 14, 1988) is an American professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association (NBA). A six-time NBA ...more - Age: 31
- Birthplace: Vineland, New Jersey
- Team: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
- Profession: Baseball Player
- Position: Center fielder
Michael Nelson Trout (born August 7, 1991) is an American professional baseball center fielder for the Los Angeles Angels of Major League Baseball (MLB). Trout is a eight-time MLB All-Star, received ...more