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** (the other problem is that most of the "best athletes" in other sports aren't great fits for soccer. LeBron James would make a bad soccer player, but is, of course, a fantastic athlete.

on the other hand, as a goalie, LeBron may have prevented the Messi goal.  he is 4" taller than Guzan, probably has an 8" reach advantage and a vert that is close to 20" better.  I suspect his reaction time is a bit better too.

agree overall on skill versus q&a.  first touches are telling.  in MLS, first touches often are uncontrolled ricochets; Premier League is the other end of the spectrum.

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** (the other problem is that most of the "best athletes" in other sports aren't great fits for soccer. LeBron James would make a bad soccer player, but is, of course, a fantastic athlete.

on the other hand, as a goalie, LeBron may have prevented the Messi goal.  he is 4" taller than Guzan, probably has an 8" reach advantage and a vert that is close to 20" better.  I suspect his reaction time is a bit better too.

agree overall on skill versus q&a.  first touches are telling.  in MLS, first touches often are uncontrolled ricochets; Premier League is the other end of the spectrum.