I'd love to know how Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson was able to maintain such a positive attitude through a devastating ACL tear and return to win the NFL Most Valuable Player Award and nearly break Eric Dickerson's single-season rushing record.
Given that we're just a year apart in age, I think there would be plenty for me and Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton to discuss, pertaining to both the game of football and life in general.
New Orleans Saints All-Pro signal caller Drew Brees would be a fun person to talk to. Not only is he a super nice guy, but I would like to know more about his decision to move from the San Diego Chargers to New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina.
El Oso Blanco, aka "The White Bear," aka Atlanta Braves rookie catcher Evan Gattis, has been one of the best stories in baseball this season, but I would be even more interested in his life story and the incredible journey he took to the majors.
Although Freddie Freeman is my age and an All-Star first baseman for the Braves, this pick is purely for the hugs.
Known as the Tim Tebow of the NBA, Jeremy Lin burst onto the scene with the New York Knicks in early 2012, impressing against some of the best teams in the league. I would ask him how he felt when the Knicks let him sign with the Houston Rockets after such amazing performances as a 38-point, seven-assist effort in a win over the Los Angeles Lakers.
Meeting my current favorite athlete, with whom I seem to have much in common, would be an absolute dream for me. I've been a fan of Los Angeles Clippers guard J.J. Redick ever since his days with the Duke Blue Devils, which means I have cheered for him for over half my life.
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Josh Hamilton's autobiography is one of the best books I have ever read. Just like Gattis, I'd want to know more details about how he made it to this point in his life.
With 638 saves and counting, New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera has a record that will be one of sports' toughest to break. Even though he plays for the hated Bronx Bombers, he's a heck of a player and a heck of a person.
This is undoubtedly the most "out of left field" pick of them all, but I've been a fan of starting pitcher Philip Humber ever since he tossed a no-hitter for the Chicago White Sox on April 21, 2012. Although he was designated for assignment by the lowly Houston Astros in May due to an 0-8 record and an ERA near 10.00, I'm pulling for the 30-year-old right-hander to make it back to the big leagues.
I love Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III as both a player and a person, but I'd just want to get some ideas as to how he proposed to his wife, given that I'll be looking to pop the question to my beautiful girlfriend within the next few years.
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry has been the deadliest shooter on the planet ever since his days with the Davidson Wildcats, who he led all the way to the 2008 Elite Eight and to a near upset of the eventual champion Kansas Jayhawks.
At 5-foot-9, 185 pounds, Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith is small in stature but big in heart. I would want to know more about what drove him to become one of the best wideouts in the NFL.
Braves starter Tim Hudson does as much for charity as any professional athlete and he's one of the funniest guys in sports. I wouldn't mind pulling a few pranks with him — as long as he didn't pull any on me.
New England Patriots quarterback Tebow is one of the most recognizable names — not just in sports, but the world in general — and I'd love to hear more about how he's able to stay upbeat despite being widely hated by so many. On the other hand, it'd also be interesting to hear how he's able to stay humble despite being widely loved by so many.
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