Athletes have a pop culture audience, brand recognition, and a strong following and loyalty among Americans. In a Battle of Athletes – Who has stronger supporters?
LeBron James, Miami Heat
David Stern, NBA commissioner
Gregg Popovich, San Antonio Spurs coach
Derek Jeter, New York Yankees
Charles Woodson, Green Bay Packers
Bench:
Carmelo Anthony, New York Knicks
Victor Cruz, New York Giants
CC Sabathia, New York Yankees
Romney’s Starting 5
Jack Nicklaus, retired golfer
Peyton Manning, Denver Broncos
Alex Rodriguez, New York Yankees
Jeremy Roenick, retired NHL player
Danny Ainge, Boston Celtics executive
Bench
Vince and Linda McMahon, World Wrestling Entertainment*
Daryl Morey, Houston Rockets general manager
Wes Welker, New England Patriots
John Elway, Denver Broncos executive
Bart Starr, retired NFL player
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