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IndyCar: Each Driver’s NBA Player Comparison

By Asher Fair

Jun 12, 2016; Fort Worth, TX, USA; A general view of the start of the Firestone 600 race at Texas Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 12, 2016; Fort Worth, TX, USA; A general view of the start of the Firestone 600 race at Texas Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 28, 2017; Avondale, AZ, USA; IndyCar Series driver Sebastien Bourdais during practice for the Desert Diamond West Valley Phoenix Grand Prix at Phoenix International Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2017; Avondale, AZ, USA; IndyCar Series driver Sebastien Bourdais during practice for the Desert Diamond West Valley Phoenix Grand Prix at Phoenix International Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

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Tim Duncan, Center, San Antonio Spurs. Sebastien Bourdais. 18. player. 29. Sebastien Bourdais is a four-time Champ Car champion, and Tim Duncan is a five-time NBA champion. Both slowed down noticeably in their late 30s, minus Bourdais’ solid start to this season. However, both have been/were able to continue putting up good numbers and results even late in their respective careers. Duncan retired following last season at age 40 and Bourdais is still driving at age 38. Both of these athletes are all-time greats in their respective sport..

. Joel Embiid, Center, Philadelphia 76ers. Ed Jones. 19. player. 93. Ed Jones started off his rookie IndyCar season strong with two top 10 finishes and has been impressive overall. Joel Embiid was drafted three years ago, but never played until this season, his rookie season. He put up very exceptional numbers in the games in which he played before being sidelined due to injury. Both of these young athletes have been more than impressive in the early stages of their professional careers.