More intense athlete?

Question

Who is the more intense, hardcore athlete? Basketball player or hockey player? personally i think it takes more to play hockey

Answer 1

Hockey. Basketball is pathetic. In basketball, if you bump into a player then you get a foul. In hockey, you need to slash a player on the legs or spear him with your stick or crosscheck him into the glass to get a penalty. You think those wimpy basketball players could handle the intensity of a hockey game? Not likely.

Answer 2

Don't get me wrong on this, because I love ice hockey but both sports are challenging on the body, but in different ways. But think about it, there are hardcore athletes in hockey and basketball and there are people who play the two sports who might not care about the game. But you are kinda right, it's harder for most people to strap on the pads, skate for who knows how long, and do it the next day than grabbing a ball and shooting some hoops. But we hockey players should show respect to basketball players because i don't think many of us would last to long against their good players. This goes vice versa too. : )

Answer 3

Hockey players.

Answer 4

I think running is harder on the body and uses more energy in b-ball. In hockey you can glide and the ice is sort of forgiving on knees. But anyone can run, only certain people can skate and handle a puck at the same time. Overall , I think hockey players have a certain mentality that is hardier than b-ball players.

Answer 5

Basketball is more of a finesse sport as you have to practice a lot !!!! Hockey, you can be a finesse player and dangle everyone, or you can be a fighter and bad boy, hockey is definetely more intense

Answer 6

Jody Shelley! He has led the leauge in Penalty minuntes for quite a while! He is the type of player who will do anything to get the last word.As far as Basketball goes Ron Artest. He is a very physical person!

Answer 7

hockey. you need more skill to play. After all, your not just runnin' around, your skating.