Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard took on a little pro wrestling banter, naming his Mount Rushmore of the sport.
Former NBA player Tony Wroten Jr. introduced the topic to his Twitter timeline, with the Blazers point guard chiming in with his thoughts. His picks weren't so shabby, going with mostly household names like “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Ric Flair, and a tie between Hulk Hogan and Bret “Hit Man” Hart:
Stone cold, the rock , Rick flair , Hulk hogan/Bret hart https://t.co/IhRY9k5jT1
— Damian Lillard (@Dame_Lillard) June 25, 2020
Hart is a surprising pick here, but the Calgary native managed to steal plenty of hearts throughout his career in the ring.
Oddly enough, Hart actually debuted as a wrestling referee before putting on the spandex himself and popularizing the fad of blackout shades, plus a burning pink and black unitard coupled with a shiny black leather jacket.
Lillard's picks were solid until he had to throw in a bonus one, growing the Blazers star's Mount Rushmore to five or six spots, however you wish to see it:
Throw in undertaker too https://t.co/IhRY9k5jT1
— Damian Lillard (@Dame_Lillard) June 25, 2020
This was likely a sentimental pick, as The Undertaker recently retired from professional wrestling after a 33-year career. The 55-year-old brought terror to his adversaries from his ghoul-like entrances to his imposing 6-foot-10, 300-plus-pound frame.
(Update: Dame apparently decided to update his list and put The Undertaker fourth.)
There can't be no wrong with the names on this list. The Rock and Stone Cold are staples of modern pro wrestling legend and Hulk Hogan is as emblematic as it gets for the countless shows he has done across several decades.
Hart comes as a welcome surprise, though the Blazers star will have to stretch that mountain a few more miles to make room for “the best there is, the best there was, and the best there ever will be.”
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