Ice hockey takes more natural skill than any sport; and played properly is a pleasure to behold. A hockey player must be able to ice skate extremely well, control the puck without actually looking at it, be in top physical condition, shoot with skill, pass with skill, stick handle, check,and be a team player. He must also be able to absorb punishment and dish it out if necessary. Goalies require even more skill; including intense concentration and agility. No other sport requires these many skills. So to name a basketball player as the greatest athlete of all time is a ridiculous joke!!!