Hold the Mustard: 10 NBA-Related People We'd Love to See Eat Hot Dogs!

Quite frankly(If you hate puns, you may as well leave now), there are a lot of people in this world who I would personally love seeing scarf down as many hot dogs in ten minutes as possible. Unfortunately, I cannot list them all and have decided to narrow it down to just the NBA. Watching the professionals do it only irritates my own stomach, but watching this would be nothing short of hilarious. This isn't necessarily a "top ten" but more just a "ten." Nonetheless, here are ten NBA related people who I want to see eat some wieners!

10. Adam Silver

Adam Silver is the Deputy Commisioner of the NBA. Judging by how he looks, you cannot say anything without him hearing it. Let's just hope his hot dog eating skills are that good.

Estimated number of hot dogs eaten in ten minutes: Three

First challenger: David Stern for the title of NBA Commisioner.

9. Shaq

This may or may not have already been on Shaq Vs. I didn't watch the show enough to know. Even if it has, I would still love to see "The Big Frankfurter" give competitive eating a shot.

Estimated number of hot dogs eaten in ten minutes: 11

First challenger: Dwight Howard for the title of Superman.

8. Yao Ming

You don't need a healthy leg for this, Yao! The big man would electrify crowds with his ability to scarf down dogs. At least crowds would be able to see him do something since he's struggled to stay healthy the last few seasons.

Estimated number of hot dogs eaten in ten minutes: 18

First challenger: Anybody who gives any credibility to how All-Star voting takes place.

7. LeBron James

The way I look at it, hot dog eating is broken down into four steps.

1. Stare down the dogs and get ready for what is about to follow.

2. Grab the dog and beginning opening mouth.

3. Insert hot dog into mouth and chew.

4. Swallow the hot dog.

Hopefully LeBron doesn't choke on the fourth step. Sorry Miami, that was still too soon!

Estimated number of hot dogs eaten in ten minutes: 11

First challenger: The entire city of Cleveland.

6. Brian Scalabrine

The White Mamba would dominate in a hot dog eating contest. He's too goofy and spectacular at the same time not to. If any competition is held, my money is on Big Scal!

Estimated number of hot dogs eaten in ten minutes: At least 84

First challenger: Nobody dares to challenge Mr. Scalabrine.

5. Chris Bosh

I bashed the Miami Heat enough already, so this one will be short and sweet.

Look at the size of his mouth. He better be good at eating.

Estimated number of hot dogs eaten in ten minutes: over 9000, no doubt.

First challenger: A real Raptor.

4. Charles Barkley

The round mound of rebound is about to get a little bit rounder after this contest. Who wouldn't want to see this man eat as many hot dogs as he possibly could? He can follow it up with some hilarious and uncensored analyzing afterwards too!

Estimated number of hot dogs eaten in ten minutes: 13

First challenger: None other than Kenny Smith!

3. Ron Artest/Metta World Peace

Is that his name now? I believe that's correct. Ron Artest has been outspoken and gone from good to bad and back again more often than a WWE star.

Meta World Peace, really?

Estimated number of hot dogs eaten in ten minutes: 14

First challenger: The fan he punched.

2. Carlos Boozer

Let me quote what Carlos Boozer would say to this:

"AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!"

Like he does after every lay up, missed hook shot, dunk, and essentially every possession of an NBA game. Stop screaming, Carlos. Please!

Estimated number of hot dogs eaten in ten minutes: six before getting hurt.

First challenger: Tom Thibodeau, if coach wins, Boozer has to play defense.

1. Kobe Bryant

Kobe Bryant seems to enjoy complaining to the refs...apparently a lot. Seemingly after every one of his missed shots, he is near the referee complaining about getting hit, pushed, or pulled. Maybe these hot dogs will keep him quiet.

Estimated number of hot dogs eaten in 10 minutes: 23

First challenger: Steve Javie.

Thanks for the read, and don't hesitate to share who you would love to see in a hot dog eating contest! Happy Fourth of July!