If David Beckham played basketball: point guard, rated 82

David Beckham as a basketball player: scouting report

David Beckham built a career on two things: free kicks that curled over the wall and crosses that landed on a teammate's head from across the field. In basketball, both of those skills point to the same position. He is a point guard with a shooter's touch. His basketball IQ is the top mark on his card, and his shooting and passing sit level just behind it, so he can create for others or punish any defense that leaves him open.

He was part of the Manchester United side that won the treble in 1999, captained England, and later played for Real Madrid, LA Galaxy and AC Milan, so he has adapted to plenty of systems, coaches and leagues. His goal from the halfway line against Wimbledon in 1996 is exactly the shot he would take from the logo when the shot clock runs down. On defense he is solid, and he brings the work rate of a midfielder who spent his career tracking back, so he will not take possessions off on that end.

Athleticism is the honest weak spot, tied for the lowest mark on his card with rebounding. He will not win many footraces against quick guards or finish over shot blockers, so he scores from the perimeter and lets the ball do the traveling. Shooting guard is a natural second home, since his jumper is a weapon anywhere; small forward asks too much of him physically. Take him early as your lead guard and pair him with an athletic wing and a rebounding big who can turn his deliveries into easy baskets.

Plays like A deadeye playmaking guard who bends passes around defenders

Put David Beckham in your lineup

8 rolls, a starting five and a bench, 82 games. Can you go 82-0? Free, no account.