The 10 most famous athletes of 2016 (With Pictures)

2. LeBron James

Sandwiched in-between the two greatest footballers of the past couple of decades is the best NBA player of his time. LeBron James has, as of the posting of this piece, won a pair of NBA titles. James has been to six straight NBA Finals, and he is hoping to be the man responsible for ending the pro sports title drought that has haunted Cleveland for over 50 years. James may also soon be the star of Space Jam 2. If that movie is as beloved as was the original, James could become the most popular and most famous athlete in the world before he retires as a player and moves on to other business opportunities.