Yesterday, Bill Simmons fired off this tweet and it got me thinking. While I agree with all of these choices, what other athletes should get in the Announcer's Booth once they call it a career on the playing field (if they haven't already)? It's no secret that former athletes can make for some fantastic television, so let's run through some other people who I think should follow the great Pete Rose's lead.
Steve Smith
Any guy that refers to his own performance as a "coaching session" and his old teammates as "schoolyard kids" needs to get on TV immediately. Smith is the kind of guy that would make athletes cry with his verbal wedgies. Earlier this season, Smith said he was hanging up the cleats for good. However, he's been playing so well this season that it wouldn't shock anyone if he decided to go one or eight more years. Either way, Smith is most likely going to have himself a nice payday from somebody at the end of this season.
Gilbert Arenas
I don't even think I need to explain this one. If you have followed Gilbert on Instagram for more than three days then you would know this man would make the NBA TNT crew seem dull. The only logical reason that this hasn't happened yet is potential comeback on the court with the Wizards in order to serve as a mentor to John Wall.
Shooter McGavin
You want to know what really happens behind the scenes on the PGA tour? You think what Tiger Woods did was unethical? Wait until you hear what Shooter has to say on the mic. He'll fill you in on those juicy details. Shooter may still be playing in the occasional Champions Tour event here and there, but I think he would give that up if the right offer from a TV network was there. Only a certain type of sports fan can sit and enjoy watching golf on television, but Shooter would attract a whole new audience to the PGA.
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