Recasting Game Of Thrones With Sports Stars

“When you play the game of thrones, you win or you die”

- Cersei Lannister

Even if you’re not a huge “Throne Head,” you can’t doubt the royal mother has the fiery fortitude that you so love seeing in sports. Like Cersei and serious sports fans, a game isn't "just a game." Take a look at what we’d see if the worlds of Westeros and sports collided. Just don’t look for Hodor, I’m not even touching that one.

Recasting Game Of Thrones With Sports Stars

“When you play the game of thrones, you win or you die”

- Cersei Lannister

Even if you’re not a huge “Throne Head,” you can’t doubt the royal mother has the fiery fortitude that you so love seeing in sports. Like Cersei and serious sports fans, a game isn't "just a game." Take a look at what we’d see if the worlds of Westeros and sports collided. Just don’t look for Hodor, I’m not even touching that one.

Ronda Rousey: Cersei Lannister

Cross either lioness at your own peril. Ronda Rousey is liable to break your arm and Cersei Lannister will have you beheaded. So... toss up?

Ronda Rousey: Cersei Lannister

Cross either lioness at your own peril. Ronda Rousey is liable to break your arm and Cersei Lannister will have you beheaded. So... toss up?

David Beckham: Jaime Lannister

Both are past their primes, but both are still influential men. Jaime Lannister has lost a hand, but vows to fight on. David Beckham lost his talent, but still has a passion for soccer. The only big thing really separating the two is that one thing we'll both agree to not talk about.

David Beckham: Jaime Lannister

Both are past their primes, but both are still influential men. Jaime Lannister has lost a hand, but vows to fight on. David Beckham lost his talent, but still has a passion for soccer. The only big thing really separating the two is that one thing we'll both agree to not talk about.

LeBron James: Jon Snow

Fans of the book hated the tele-carnation of Jon Snow, and fans of basketball hate LeBron James. Perfect!

LeBron James: Jon Snow

Fans of the book hated the tele-carnation of Jon Snow, and fans of basketball hate LeBron James. Perfect!

Babatunde Aiyegbusi: Gregor “The Mountain” Clegane

If Babatunde Aiyegbusi can make the Minnesota Vikings' 53-man roster without crushing one cranium, then I'll update this entry.

Babatunde Aiyegbusi: Gregor “The Mountain” Clegane

If Babatunde Aiyegbusi can make the Minnesota Vikings' 53-man roster without crushing one cranium, then I'll update this entry.

Theo Epstein: Petyr Baelish “Littlefinger”

It's all about the behind-the-scenes game. Although I'm pretty sure Theo Epstein and Lord Baelish have vastly different businesses on the side, both men can build an empire, relocate, and build one again.

Theo Epstein: Petyr Baelish “Littlefinger”

It's all about the behind-the-scenes game. Although I'm pretty sure Theo Epstein and Lord Baelish have vastly different businesses on the side, both men can build an empire, relocate, and build one again.

Dustin Pedroia: Tyrion Lannister

Tyrion might be the smartest and is definitely the drunkest in all of Westeros. Once royalty, now exiled and evading execution, this Lannister has fallen farthest within the family. Although not a drunkard, Pedroia presents an interesting cocktail of grit, wit and bearded charm -- and of course always repays his debts.

Dustin Pedroia: Tyrion Lannister

Tyrion might be the smartest and is definitely the drunkest in all of Westeros. Once royalty, now exiled and evading execution, this Lannister has fallen farthest within the family. Although not a drunkard, Pedroia presents an interesting cocktail of grit, wit and bearded charm -- and of course always repays his debts.

Hope Solo: Queen Margaery Tyrell

One a keeper, one a queen, these two are all about damage control. Queen Margaery tempers King Tommen, whilst Hope Solo tends goal. Margaery just a step slower than Cersei, Solo just an armbar behind Rousey.

Hope Solo: Queen Margaery Tyrell

One a keeper, one a queen, these two are all about damage control. Queen Margaery tempers King Tommen, whilst Hope Solo tends goal. Margaery just a step slower than Cersei, Solo just an armbar behind Rousey.

Bobby Bowden: Lord Mace Tyrell

The only reason these two are still relevant is because they’re royalty. Bowden through the program he built at FSU, Mace Tyrell by proxy of his daughter, the current queen from the previous slide.

Bobby Bowden: Lord Mace Tyrell

The only reason these two are still relevant is because they’re royalty. Bowden through the program he built at FSU, Mace Tyrell by proxy of his daughter, the current queen from the previous slide.

Danica Patrick: Arya Stark

Yeah, I’m aware of the age difference, but I’m also aware of the tenacity. Both are women ascending in a man’s world -- Arya becoming one of the faceless men, Danica having to deal with NASCAR -- and both likely recite the names of their true enemies before slumber.

Danica Patrick: Arya Stark

Yeah, I’m aware of the age difference, but I’m also aware of the tenacity. Both are women ascending in a man’s world -- Arya becoming one of the faceless men, Danica having to deal with NASCAR -- and both likely recite the names of their true enemies before slumber.

Miesha Tate: Sansa Stark

Pound for precisely placed pound, we have one of the most powerful women in the Octagon and one of the elusively rising stars of Westeros. Let’s just hope Meisha Tate’s mentor isn’t as conniving as Lord Baelish.

Miesha Tate: Sansa Stark

Pound for precisely placed pound, we have one of the most powerful women in the Octagon and one of the elusively rising stars of Westeros. Let’s just hope Meisha Tate’s mentor isn’t as conniving as Lord Baelish.

Young Wayne Gretzky: King Tommen

Wayne Gretzky was the king of youth hockey at about the same age as Tommen assumed the throne at King’s Landing. Gretzky scored about a bajillion goals as well, but I’m sure Tommen is about to do something equally precocious and dominant (or will just put down a ton of wildlings).

Young Wayne Gretzky: King Tommen

Wayne Gretzky was the king of youth hockey at about the same age as Tommen assumed the throne at King’s Landing. Gretzky scored about a bajillion goals as well, but I’m sure Tommen is about to do something equally precocious and dominant (or will just put down a ton of wildlings).

Ty Tryon: Theon “Reek” Greyjoy

Talk about your flameouts!

Ty Tryon: Theon “Reek” Greyjoy

Talk about your flameouts!

Margo Dydek: Brienne of Tarth

Tall, strong, graceful. And no doubt Margo Dydek had to put a few "Hounds" in their place.

Margo Dydek: Brienne of Tarth

Tall, strong, graceful. And no doubt Margo Dydek had to put a few "Hounds" in their place.

Brett Favre: Ser Jorah Mormont

These two gunslingers just don’t know how to quit when they’re ahead. If Game Of Thrones took place in present-day Mississippi, you bet Mormont would be rocking Wrangler.

Brett Favre: Ser Jorah Mormont

These two gunslingers just don’t know how to quit when they’re ahead. If Game Of Thrones took place in present-day Mississippi, you bet Mormont would be rocking Wrangler.

Trent Dilfer: Varys (The Spider)

Although Dilfer has a lot less fear in his eyes, both “The Buccaneer” and “The Spider” are the slyest at their craft. Varys manipulates his “little birds” while Dilfer manipulates his little quarterbacks. Like “The Spider” Dilfer is frequently underestimated, yet still a serious contender. As the house of Dilfer once seized a Super Bowl, look for Varys to someday sit at the Iron Throne.

Trent Dilfer: Varys (The Spider)

Although Dilfer has a lot less fear in his eyes, both “The Buccaneer” and “The Spider” are the slyest at their craft. Varys manipulates his “little birds” while Dilfer manipulates his little quarterbacks. Like “The Spider” Dilfer is frequently underestimated, yet still a serious contender. As the house of Dilfer once seized a Super Bowl, look for Varys to someday sit at the Iron Throne.

Caroline Wozniacki: Daenerys Targaryen

Both beautiful and fiery in their profession, these blonde-haired queens of the court (tennis, Meereen) will receive your volleys and return them with fire.

Caroline Wozniacki: Daenerys Targaryen

Both beautiful and fiery in their profession, these blonde-haired queens of the court (tennis, Meereen) will receive your volleys and return them with fire.

Richie Incognito: Ramsay Bolton

Insecure bullies should never have access to power. Ramsay Bolton earned his non-bastard surname by figuratively and literally dismantling Theon Greyjoy. Richie Incognito earned his reputation by being an insufferable meathead that dismantled Jonathan Martin.

Richie Incognito: Ramsay Bolton

Insecure bullies should never have access to power. Ramsay Bolton earned his non-bastard surname by figuratively and literally dismantling Theon Greyjoy. Richie Incognito earned his reputation by being an insufferable meathead that dismantled Jonathan Martin.