On Sunday, Tom Brady took heat like he was standing behind a junior varsity offensive line going up against the 1985 Chicago Bears. Netflix’s “Roast of Tom Brady” was a hit and got us thinking about other famous athletes who would make for great roast fodder.
The Brady roast brought out stars from across industries. Actor and comedian Kevin Hart hosted the event. Former New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick was there along with former receiver Julian Edelman. Even Kim Kardashian took the stage while seasoned roast comedians like Nikki Glaser and Jeff Ross were there to provide some real flame-throwing from the podium.
When looking for a list of the next possible roastees, we tried to find people who are truly legends within their sport. Of course, it also helps the entertainment value if that person hasn’t shied away from a little controversy throughout the years.
The success of the Brady event means there will probably be more like it in the future, so here is a list of sports personalities ranging from NBA GOATs to NFL owners who would make the best targets.
Michael Jordan
If Tom Brady can get roasted, then no one is off limits, no matter how many rings they have. That being the case, let’s put Michael Jordan himself in the hot seat. Bring out some of Jordan’s biggest rivals from his time on the hardwood. Isiah Thomas, Patrick Ewing and Larry Bird could all be part of the dais. The roast could also feature Jordan’s former Chicago Bulls teammates like Scottie Pippen, who might still have something to settle with MJ. Don’t forget Steve Kerr, who probably has some pent-up resentment from taking a punch to the face.
The “Roast of Michael Jordan” could also weave in current players with LeBron James as part of the event. The debate about the NBA’s GOAT could be a running thread, and we might be able to turn this thing into a two-night event with James becoming the target after Jordan. Then maybe we could finally settle the Jordan-LeBron debate once and for all.
Charles Barkley
Keeping it in the NBA, there are few basketball personalities more opinionated than Barkley. Tune into “NBA on TNT” and you will see Barkley roasting players and his co-hosts alike. The man just sent the New Orleans Pelicans to Galveston, Texas instead of Cancun for their end-of-season vacation. Obviously, Shaquille O’Neal and Kenny Smith would have to be part of the event, and I’m sure Ernie Johnson…
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