Ali Quote by Dick Schaap

I've had an affinity for Michael Jordan. He's probably the greatest athlete in my generation.

— Enzo Amore

I think we always look up to legends and people who not only win but give us a larger than life role model... I…

— Dani Alves

Overall, I think Michael Jordan is the greatest athlete in any particular sport. He dominated the game for the Chicago Bulls and brought the…

— Will McDonough

There's Michael [Jordan], then there's the rest of us.

— Magic Johnson

A lot of people say Michael Jordan and all of that. But Magic Johnson and my dad were my role models.

— Jae Crowder

If I would compare anybody to Michael Jordan, it would be Kobe Bryant.

— Charles Oakley

In fifty years of covering the sport, of course Muhammad Ali is by far the dominant figure.

— Dick Schaap

When I structured my career, I looked at Muhammad Ali, which is my all-time favorite and an idol of mine, and what he has…

— Deontay Wilder

Leaving golf aside for the moment, I'd choose Roger Federer as a sporting role model, Muhammad Ali for a sporting and non-sporting role model…

— Rory McIlroy

I'm an actress, model and athlete, and I'd put athlete third on the list.

— Serena Williams

The ultimate sports figure. The ultimate competitor. Great person. I consider him my friend. I wouldn't be that good if I was Michael Jordan.

— Toni Kukoc

My favorite athlete of all time would have to be Jim Thorpe.

— Randy Castillo