@savageupdatesA list of the top 15 most respected athletes of all time has been making the rounds, and it's sparking plenty of debate. The ranking, shared by Data Of Statistics, places Michael Jordan at number one, followed by Muhammad Ali, Roger Federer, and Lionel Messi. Other notable names include Tom Brady, Pelé, Wayne Gretzky, Babe Ruth, Serena Williams, Kobe Bryant, and Georges St-Pierre. The full list was posted with a link to the source: and the original tweet at

@savageupdatesA list of the top 15 most respected athletes of all time has been making the rounds, and it's sparking plenty of debate. The ranking, shared by Data Of Statistics, places Michael Jordan at number one, followed by Muhammad Ali, Roger Federer, and Lionel Messi. Other notable names include Tom Brady, Pelé, Wayne Gretzky, Babe Ruth, Serena Williams, Kobe Bryant, and Georges St-Pierre. The full list was posted with a link to the source: and the original tweet at