Big summer signings have the potential to take your favorite team to the next level!
Let’s look at 3 picks for the best summer sports signings EVER.
Peyton Manning
Denver Broncos
Peyton Manning remains one of the best quarterbacks in the history of the NFL; however, a career-threatening neck injury placed him in a precarious situation in 2011. Without having Manning to start, the Colts had a disastrous season, and opted to use their number one pick to draft another quarterback, Andrew Luck. The Colts released Manning, and he eventually signed with the Denver Broncos, turning them into an AFC powerhouse. During this time he led the organization to several wins, including a Super Bowl appearance, all while breaking several records.
Cristiano Ronaldo
Juventus
Cristiano Ronaldo is set to sign with Juventus after nine seasons of playing for Real Madrid. During this time, he secured the spot of all-time leading scorer for Real Madrid, and led the team to four Champions League-winning seasons. Ronaldo is perhaps one of the most recognizable names in soccer, which is sure to bring a boost in revenue for the club. However, even at 33, Ronaldo remains a deadly striker who uses his speed to accelerate past defenders and touch score finesse goals.
LeBron James
Miami Heat
There are few players in the history of sports that maintain as much attention and news coverage, as LeBron James. The superstar was drafted by the Cavaliers straight out of high school, and maintained a heroic image until his infamous decision in 2010 to leave Cleveland and join the Miami Heat. James and the Heat would dominate the Eastern Conference over the next four seasons as they went on to win two finals. LeBron also took home two league MVP’s and finals MVP’s during that time. While any signing involving James is a big one, this one had a bigger impact on the NBA as a whole, which is why we picked it over his signings with the Cavs and Lakers.
What do you think was the best summer sports signing of all time?
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