Athletes with Glorious Media Rooms

You can't see every game—in every league—in person, even if you wanted to.

So, the next best thing to attending a live sporting event is watching it in HD on the big screen (and these days, televisions are really just different shades of awesome compared to the pre-HD era). 

Even if you totally miss the game, ESPN SportsCenter and a bevy of programs are there to make sure you see the highlights.

Considering the swanked-out man caves and media rooms sports fans have dedicated no small amount of time and money into making awesome entertainment spaces, it's no surprise that athletes have done same—and then some.

As much as we want to believe that in a different universe—one where we have the big contract and status as a sports star—we'd be above watching our own highlights...you and I know that's a lie. If you're an athlete scrutinizing or salivating over your highlight reel, then you need the proper, swag-filled media room for the task.

And besides, an awesome media room should be a no-brainer for catching a flick or even just mindlessly watching a Law and Order: SVU marathon.

Plenty of athletes have taken to social media apps like Instagram to show off their glorious media rooms; and it's enough to make a person max out a credit card in a fit of tech-envy.

Maurkice Pouncey, Pittsburgh Steelers

Instagram ID: marcus77gilbert

Caption: Relaxing after a good workout on my off day @ my Bruhda Pounc crib

Jose Reyes, Toronto Blue Jays

Instagram ID: lamelaza_7

Caption: #gojays from my house good luck boys

Marvin Jones, Jr., Cincinnati Bengals

Instagram ID: marvinjonesjr

Caption: First thing I did when I got to my Man Cave in my new house was connect the X Box. #ItsAManThing!!!

Floyd Mayweather, Boxer

Instagram ID: floydmayweather

Caption: @rmg1 resting on the 100 foot yacht

Adam 'Pacman' Jones, Cincinnati Bengals

Instagram ID: realpacman24

Caption: No days off

Hanley Ramirez, MLB Free Agent

Instagram ID: hanleyramirez13

Caption: Vamo alla Licey co aaaaaaaso

Ian Poulter, PGA

Instagram ID: ianjamespoulter

Caption: Not the scene I was looking for. Arsenal 1-0 down. Don't spoil my holiday boys. Come on Arsenal.

Randall Cobb, Green Bay Packers

Instagram ID: rlcobb18

Caption: "Got me feeling like Brody in Homeland"

Marcus Stroman, Toronto Blue Jays

Instagram ID: mstrooo6

Caption: Coolin' with @a_sanch21 watching ESPN outside on our patio! Weather out here is perfect in AZ. Loving life! #allpartofit

Doug Martin, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Instagram ID: dougmartin22

Caption: If you only knew the epic battles played on these games between sis @sportyartsy and bro@ijam1962 ...if u only knew. Until next time...

Paul George, Indiana Pacers

Instagram ID: ygtrece

Caption: Just cause I haven't did it in a while@packgangba @yt4hunnid @packganga1@brush_25 @minit21

Max Starks, NFL Free Agent

Instagram ID: mstarks78

Caption: My situation. My Gators gotta pick it up on offense. #allsportssaturday

DeSean Jackson, Washington Redskins

Instagram ID: 0ne0fone

Caption: @ Da Tilt Playin Cards Wit Tha Bro's @tfont7@byersjackson #TunkGameCraccin I'm whoopin Ass !!

Tony Sanchez, Pittsburgh Pirates

Instagram ID: tonytwobags

Caption: This is how you do NFL Sunday.

Vernon Davis, San Francisco 49ers

Instagram ID: vernondavis85

Caption: With the felllas @delaniewalker82, Moran Norris and Jerome Felton. #houston

Yasiel Puig, Los Angeles Dodgers

Instagram ID: yasielpuig

Caption: Con mi amigo #goribe 5 #dodgers #baseball #nicetime

Fred Jackson, Buffalo Bills

Instagram ID: fred22jackson

Caption: Riding back from the #wnyflash game @speedbi11sand @franksummers4 movie of choice, FROZEN

Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City Thunder

Instagram ID: easymoneysniper

Caption: #Omaha #LOB #LetsGetit #SB