15 Athletes Who Think They’re Gods

Athletes Who Think They Are Gods

For better or worse, right or wrong, these 15 athletes are rather confident in their own abilities. Heck, you could say some of these athletes think they are God-like.

I get it. If I was the best player in the world at my sport, I would probably put myself on a giant pedestal of immense greatness as well.

Athletes Who Think They Are Gods

For better or worse, right or wrong, these 15 athletes are rather confident in their own abilities. Heck, you could say some of these athletes think they are God-like.

I get it. If I was the best player in the world at my sport, I would probably put myself on a giant pedestal of immense greatness as well.

15. Alex Ovechkin

For all it's worth, Alex Ovechkin's awkward commercials are awkwardly awesome. Plus, Ovechkin is money when it comes to putting the puck in the back of the net.

14. J.R. Smith

J.R. Smith throws up threes like he is Ray Allen (but he isn't ... not even close), and then he rides around on a hoverboard after games.

I admire Smith's game — I'm a three-lobber as well — but he needs to bring his cockiness down a level or two ... or not.

13. Cam Newton

Superman, God — it's all the same in this sense.

13. Cam Newton

Superman, God — it's all the same in this sense.

12. Yasiel Puig

Yasiel Puig has the goods to be one of the very best players in MLB, but he needs to get there first. That is all.

12. Yasiel Puig

Yasiel Puig has the goods to be one of the very best players in MLB, but he needs to get there first. That is all.

11. DeSean Jackson

DeSean Jackson is the best and most worthy wide receiver in the NFL, right? Right?! He certainly makes people believe that with his words.

11. DeSean Jackson

DeSean Jackson is the best and most worthy wide receiver in the NFL, right? Right?! He certainly makes people believe that with his words.

10. Jonathan Papelbon

Jonathan Papelbon is one cocky dude. Fear not, Papelbon — you are the closer on your new team.

10. Jonathan Papelbon

Jonathan Papelbon is one cocky dude. Fear not, Papelbon — you are the closer on your new team.

9. Johnny Manziel

At one point in time, Johnny Manziel was on top of the world, or that is at least what he probably thought. Manziel seems to be maturing and starting to focus on football more (he dropped his "money" sign and went to rehab, after all), but he needs to know he is not invincible.

9. Johnny Manziel

At one point in time, Johnny Manziel was on top of the world, or that is at least what he probably thought. Manziel seems to be maturing and starting to focus on football more (he dropped his "money" sign and went to rehab, after all), but he needs to know he is not invincible.

8. Marshall Henderson

Marshall Henderson was quite the chucker in college hoops, and if you asked him, he would probably say he was the best in the sport.

Side note: Henderson might not be an NBAer, but he is still balling to this day.

8. Marshall Henderson

Marshall Henderson was quite the chucker in college hoops, and if you asked him, he would probably say he was the best in the sport.

Side note: Henderson might not be an NBAer, but he is still balling to this day.

7. Tom Brady

I am a huge fan of Tom Brady's game, but even the most elite athletes aren't untouchable. Brady is getting a full-dose taste of that medicine right now.

7. Tom Brady

I am a huge fan of Tom Brady's game, but even the most elite athletes aren't untouchable. Brady is getting a full-dose taste of that medicine right now.

6. Tiger Woods

At one point, I actually thought there was a chance that Tiger Woods was a God (the man won every tournament in sight for a very, very long time). As a result, watching Tiger Woods' fall in golf has been one of the most disappointing things in sports history.

6. Tiger Woods

At one point, I actually thought there was a chance that Tiger Woods was a God (the man won every tournament in sight for a very, very long time). As a result, watching Tiger Woods' fall in golf has been one of the most disappointing things in sports history.

5. LeBron James

He might be "the King," but he is no God — just so we are clear.

5. LeBron James

He might be "the King," but he is no God — just so we are clear.

4. Richard Sherman

The video above explains Richard Sherman in a gigantic, cocky nutshell. And no, you can't buy those at the store.

3. Cristiano Ronaldo

Soccer player and model ... but no God.

3. Cristiano Ronaldo

Soccer player and model ... but no God.

2. Kobe Bryant

Food for thought: I'm sure there are Lakers fans out there who pray to The Black Mamba. Here's to Kobe Bryant having a successful and healthy 2015-16 season. Also, here's to Kobe being Kobe.

2. Kobe Bryant

Food for thought: I'm sure there are Lakers fans out there who pray to The Black Mamba. Here's to Kobe Bryant having a successful and healthy 2015-16 season. Also, here's to Kobe being Kobe.

1. Floyd Mayweather

Mayweather has millions and millions and millions of reasons to think he is the real deal — and those reasons come in the form of cold, hard cash (and victories).

1. Floyd Mayweather

Mayweather has millions and millions and millions of reasons to think he is the real deal — and those reasons come in the form of cold, hard cash (and victories).