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Assembling An All-NBA Football Team

By Matthew Medley

Jan 12, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back Ezekiel Elliott (15) greets Cleveland Cavaliers player LeBron James in the fourth quarter against the Oregon Ducks in the 2015 CFP National Championship Game at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 12, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back Ezekiel Elliott (15) greets Cleveland Cavaliers player LeBron James in the fourth quarter against the Oregon Ducks in the 2015 CFP National Championship Game at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 19, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Garnett reacts from the bench during the second half of a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans defeated the Timberwolves 114-99. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 19, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Garnett reacts from the bench during the second half of a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans defeated the Timberwolves 114-99. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /

Linebackers

These guys might not be able to stop the Adrian Petersons and Todd Gurleys of the world, but they certainly would be intimidating for most to face.

Outside Linebacker: Blake Griffin – 6’10”, 250 pounds, maybe he can take out all that aggression towards his trainer and refocus it on opposing players. Hopefully he doesn’t get hurt before the playoffs.

Outside Linebacker: Nene Hilario – 6’11”, 250 pounds, the Brazilian might be used to a different kind of football, but when an unstoppable forces meets an immovable object, the power forward wins.

Middle Linebacker: Taj Gibson – 6’9″, 225 pounds, the Bulls forward may not have the size of most linebackers, but no one would want to meet this guy in a dark alley. Whatever Gibson lacks in size, he makes up for with toughness.

Middle Linebacker: Kevin Garnett – 6’11”, 240 pounds. KG is the definition of intimidation. Sure, he’s 40, but as long as he’s playing, that’s a good guy to have on your side in a dogfight.

Football is a game of warriors and no player in the history of basketball have been more deserving of that title. Middle linebackers are often leaders of the defense and Garnett would be the captain of the team.

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