Pancake wrote:
In my opinion, anyway...
I don't think there's any reason to add IMO there, I think you're bang on the money.
The more spectacular sportspeople will always be the more revered, but usually the most flawed. To look at other sports... Best, Maradona, Gazza - all idolised for their skills, but had massive off-field problems. Ronnie O'Sullivan - simply hasn't had as much success as his talent would indicate he should have done. Tiger Woods turned out to be a massive shagger.
There are loads, anyway...
The ones like Pele, Messi, Rafa Nadal, are in the minority because they combine flair with the 'right' lifestyle.