ironic moments in sports

someone drafted to be the savior of a teams sucks it up there and ends up helping their arch rivals to win a championship is one example. i can't think of any specific moments ATM, but what are some that really stuck out or effected you?

 

Two words: Marian Hossa.

 

Last night. LeBron is offically to Basketball what Peyton Manning used to be in Football or like the Cubs are to Baseball. A complete choke artist when it comes down to winning the Big Ones.

 

i think we need malkie.

 

1995 World Series. Game Six. The Indians don't pinch-hit for Jim Poole, because they want to leave him in the game to face David Justice. Poole fails to get a bunt down to advance the runner, and then gives up a solo home run to Justice to lead off the bottom half of the inning. The game ended 1-0 Braves.


Even irony hates Cleveland.

 

One event stands out to me: the 1984 NBA draft. The Blazers could have had Michael Jordan or Hakeem Olajuwon. But they chose Sam Bowie. Sam Bowie! And who won all the championships from 1991-1998? Jordan and Olajuwon.

 

In 1998 Minnesota Vikings kicker Gary Anderson didn't miss a kick all year. With 2 minutes left, leading 27-20 the Vikings attempt a 38yd field goal which Anderson misses. In overtime Falcons kicker Morten Andersen wins the game with a 38yd field goal.

 

The Vancouver Grizzlies could have had Steve Nash. Instead they chose Big Country Reeves.

 

did history repeat itself when they chose Oden over Durant?

 

They couldn't have had Olajuwon, he went #1 to the Rockets.

Your points stands re Jordan though.