Joe is out, Kamala is in and new there is a big, fat gaping hole at the number two spot located under the category of “ vice president
Many of the usual names are being bandied about as we speak (write)— but what if we went off script and thought of which sports personalities would make ideal running mates for the heir apparent-Kamala Harris.
The range may be from the sublime to the ridiculous, but many below could be legitimate quality candidates
Steve Kerr. NBA star and coach who has a total of 9 rings, 5 as a player (our beloved Bulls) and 4 as a coach with the Golden State Warriors. Kerr is outspoken, intelligent, level headed and not afraid to take on the Trump MAGA crowd
Bob Costas. Sports announcer who has done it all at the sporting level. What’s next? Would he jump to the field of politics? If so he could do some real damage with his sharp wit, his off the charts use of verbiage, and his open willingness to question all that the current right wing stands for
Neon Deion Sanders: Oh man what a photo shoot that would be. Kamala and “Neon Deion”. Sanders would openly wax poetic on everything from Ukraine, to immigration, to abortion rights, and while he may not know what he is talking about, when has that stopped the mouth from the south before? Kamala may cringe when he says things but not nearly as much as “Hillbilly Elegy” star turned VP candidate JD Vance. JD’s look of horror as Deion dabates him and overshadows his Trump lovefest might be worth the price of admission by itself
Serena Williams: A young lady who has clearly stretched her wings post record setting tennis career. She has already entered the world of television and entertainment, so why not go all the way and take the quantum leap into the world of politics. She is loved by many, outspoken and would prove a perfect complement to Kamala. You want to shake up the status quo? (and the Trump crowd? Picture these two raising hands together in unison. Kamala and Serena. ( Campaign slogan? “Let’s raise a racquet!
Kareem Abdul Jabbar: A little long in the tooth at this point, and some health issues could work against him—but for perspective, wisdom, depth of thought and intelligence he is off the charts good. I defy anyone to search some of the writings or talks that Kareem has given and tell me different. The all-time great NBA’r would make a perfect subtle compliment to the often high energy, effervescent Kamala
Dawn Staley. South Carolina Coach. Non-political, but still, her intensity, competitiveness, and strong will would be sure to break the Trump/JD duo into small fragments. Kamala and Staley together would be like a train heading forward at breakneck speed ready to crash into any barrier that might come in the way
Greg Popovich: A Trump hater, who has spoken out early and often against some of the perceived atrocities of the MAGA movement. “Popo” is no nonsense, with a sneaky sense of humor that puts the capital “A” in acerbic. But there is power behind his words, and a VP debate between him and JD Vance would be better than the best of any WWF battle
Charles Barkley: Throw caution to the wind? Why not? Choose “ The Round Mound of Rebound” as the VP pick to run with Kamala. And you have instant headlines. Popular, telegenic and despite his bizarre takes, intelligent and very well spoken! Putin, Xi, and Kim Jong would all be “Nervous Nellies” with the thought of having to deal with the “ have no fear” Charles
Maya Moore: Kind of the Kareem Jabbar of the lady’s game. Thoughtful, pensive, strong moral code and willing to fight for it—all in a non dramatic, non public way. She shuns the limelight so that could be an issue, but she left WNBA stardom, in the middle of her career, to fight for greater social causes so her conviction is stratospheric strong. Would take some convincing I am sure, but why not let Maya take that next great step?
Tie—Megan Rapinoe and Billy Jean King: Two females who couldn’t be more opposite but who both would shake things up big time if they joined Kamala as VP.
Billy Jean, long time outspoken on women’s rights and social issues has popularity, legitimacy and intelligence and would make a perfect complement to Kamala. The two of them fit perfectly together like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle
Rapinoe? Wow would that shake things up. Rapinoe would be lightning to Kamala’s fire. Outspoken to the max and one who treats subtlety like she treats opposing goalies ( not very well!) Might be too much caffeine with this particular political ticket, but if you want to directly confront the opposition, and “ fight fire with fire”? These two could throw out some serious flames.
