What Sport Would NBA Stars Play if There Was No Basketball

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CLEVELAND - MAY 28: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on late in the game against the Orlando Magic in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2009 Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena on May 28, 2009 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO

Think about it...

The NBA houses some of the best athletes on earth, and we have the honor to witness them grace the hardwood for 82 games in the regular season.

But what if basketball was never invented way back when?

Surely these NBA superstars' skills would be needed elsewhere?

Well read on...

Dwight Howard

New Sport: Soccer

Imagine how intimidating a striker would find a one on one situation with this giant and heading towards goal.

His uncanny leaping ability and flexibility combined with his size and unrivaled shot blocking skills, leave Dwight Howard simply unstoppable between the sticks, as a goalkeeper in the world of soccer.

Yao Ming

New Sport: Volley Ball

As the tallest athlete in professional sports, Yao should have no problem adjusting to the sport of volleyball, his extraordinary height would simply render opponents useless and futile.

Without question he would not be agile enough to keep up with his teammates, but who doesn't want a giant standing 7'6" staring over the net.

Dwyane Wade

New Sport: Olympic Swimming

No other player in the league possesses D-Wades spectacular athleticism and ability to contort his muscular frame with such ease and control.

It is exactly these qualities that would make D-Wade a unique and perfect swimmer.

At 6'4" he has a distinct advantage over competitors, and can shave a few hundreds of a second off of his touch finish and jump off.

Chris Paul

New Sport: Track and Field

Easily the quickest player in the NBA, Paul has been blessed with unequaled blistering pace and amazing acceleration.

He may be the little guy in the world of basketball, but at 6'0" he is far from small in the real world and would dwarf many opponents on the track.

Carmelo Anthony

New Sport: Boxing

His fantastic reach and superior height would compliment his arm strength on the canvas.

With a corrupt business manager, and experience thumping other athletes 'Melo is well on his "weigh" to a heavyweight title.

Kobe Bryant

New Sport: American Football

Gifted with height, pace and strength, Kobe is a genuine athlete, one that would wreak havoc in the NFL as a wide receiver.

His leaping ability and great hands, a requirement for any NBA player, would prove his most valuable asset and render him a perfect target for a pass on the wing.