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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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Sep 18, 2016; Sonoma, CA, USA; DHL driver Ryan Hunter-Reay (28) races during the GoPro Grand Prix of Sonoma at Sonoma Raceway. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 18, 2016; Sonoma, CA, USA; DHL driver Ryan Hunter-Reay (28) races during the GoPro Grand Prix of Sonoma at Sonoma Raceway. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports /

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Anyone who watches IndyCar knows that Takuma Sato crashes a lot. Over the course of his eight-year IndyCar career, he has had spans of six DNF’s in eight races, six straight DNF’s, and nine DNF’s in 10 races. Anyone who watches basketball knows that JaVale McGee is the most deserving “Shaqtin’ A Fool” candidate ever. Both of these athletes have their strengths, but they also both have “highlights” that belong on comedy shows.. . JaVale McGee, Center, Golden State Warriors. Takuma Sato. 26. player. 41

Marco Andretti. 27. player. 27. Marco Andretti has been in IndyCar for 12 seasons. He has always driven for a solid team, and he has been able to come up with some solid results. However, he has just two race wins and has never won an Indy 500 or a championship. Carmelo Anthony, over the course of his 14-year NBA career, has also been on some solid teams and posted some solid statistics. However, he has never won an NBA MVP award or a championship. Both of these athletes are solid, but not legendary.. . Carmelo Anthony, Small Forward, New York Knicks

. Kawhi Leonard, Small Forward, San Antonio Spurs. Ryan Hunter-Reay. 28. player. 29. Ryan Hunter-Reay is a driver that drives fast and can win on any type of circuit, and he’s done it for a while. He already has an IndyCar championship and an Indy 500 win under his belt, and it would appear as though his career is not yet even close to being over. Kawhi Leonard is one of the best all-around NBA players on both the offensive and defensive ends of the floor. He has already won an NBA championship to go along with two straight Defensive Player of the Year awards, and he is still very young. Both of these athletes are among the best all-around athletes in their respective sport, and they appear to have more greatness in store.

86. Alexander Rossi came to IndyCar last season with no prior oval experience. He went on to earn Indy 500 Rookie of the Year honors after winning the race in his first attempt, and he was the 2016 IndyCar Rookie of the Year. Karl-Anthony Towns took the league by storm in his first season, averaging a double-double and earning the NBA Rookie of the Year award, and only got better in his second season. Both of these athletes appear to have bright futures following strong starts to their careers.. . Karl-Anthony Towns, Center, Minnesota Timberwolves. Alexander Rossi. 98. player