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In reply to the discussion: The Tiger roars at the PGA [View all]rufus dog
(8,419 posts)24. quite a few
There are quite a few superstars that are much better at balancing competitiveness and being a dick. Arnold Palmer wasn't a dick, Magic wasn't a dick. Joe Montana, Terry Bradshaw, Kareem, Russel, Chamberlin, Mickelson, Jim Brown, plenty of Yankees. Both Tiger and Kobe are self centered DICKS!
Edit to add:
K-Rod Dick!, Jeter not a Dick! Get it!
Isiah Thomas DICK, Joe Dumars - Not a DICK
Kobe and Tiger are so self absorbed that they don't comprehend how shallow they are. It has nothing to do with being champions or competitive, it has everything to do with being completely unaware of their actions.
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Tied for second on the all-time win list with Jack. He's still got a lot of good golf in him.
cherokeeprogressive
Jun 2012
#3
I've been watching golf for more years than I dare count, and along with Jack, I have
monmouth
Jun 2012
#7
REBROADCAST: Tiger now (11:18pm Eastern) teeing off on the 15th hole
ProgressiveEconomist
Jun 2012
#32
Take a breath, hide the thread, and I think you might just survive the day... n/t
cherokeeprogressive
Jun 2012
#11
Not upset just have no idea why sports stories as minor as this is allowed here.
Logical
Jun 2012
#12
LOL, that is your criteria for GD? Then we should have sports stories here daily.
Logical
Jun 2012
#22