It's been 24 years since a D.C team has been crowned champion in one of the four major sports (props to D.C United for an extended period of success). In honor of the season premier of season five of HBO's Game of Thrones series, we take a look at several D.C sports icons that remind us of those battling to sit the Iron Throne.
Paul Pierce - Sir Barristan Selmy
Once respected as one of the greatest knights in the NBA, the man known as "The Truth" can still handle his own in the league. Like Selmy, Pierce's skills are quite diminished, but that doesn't prevent him from being one of the most respected men in the realm. Once a key component of a powerful dynasty, each man has assumed the role of mentor for a young leader of the next generation of competitors for a crown.
Perhaps the most skilled warrior on the ice, Ovechkin makes it look easy, sometimes taking on multiple men and able to be effective from his backside. Like Bronn, he has used his unique skill set to strike it rich, while dispensing his foes with ease. However, what both men truly seek is a title.
Bryce Harper - Jaime Lannister
Both revered for their skill from a young age, Jaime and Bryce have yet to live up to the hype. Hard on the outside, but more endearing once you get to know them, each man is looking to find his place among the greats. Following hand surgery last season, Bryce Harper now dons a protective glove when running the base paths, eerily similar to the golden hand of Sir Jaime.
London Fletcher - Stannis Baratheon
Shying from the spotlight, duty is what guides Stannis Baratheon. The realm has never seen a more gifted tactician. The same can be said of London Fletcher. He always had a knack for dissecting his opponents, and putting his allies in a position to reap big rewards.
He won't overpower you, and neither will Arya. However, underestimate Wall and his speed and finesse can be deadly. With seasoning, Wall has developed a game with many faces, that is hard to predict, and defend. Both Arya and John's ability to adjust on the fly has led to deadly results.
Robert Griffin III - Sansa Stark
Once the darling of the realm, both RG3 and Sansa's fairy tail start in their respective capitol have come to a screeching halt. After his failed marriage to Mike Shanahan, we'll see if RG3 can adapt his strategy and learn how to truly be a player for the throne of NFL excellence. If he can follow in Sansa's footsteps, we could see this primaddona truly turn into a contender. (Can we all agree a comparison to Bran's mangled legs was too easy?)
Albert Haynesworth - Robert Baratheon
In their youth, each of these two was a terror on the battlefield. Both Haynesworth and Baratheon were two of the most feared warriors in their respective realm. However, after being crowned (most expensive contract for a defensive player), sloth got the better of each man. A shadow of their former selves in athleticism and motivation one would only expect the realm to improve after their departure from it. Yet, both Washington and Westeros are still embroiled in chaos.
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