10 athletes we wouldn't mind driving across the country

10 athletes we wouldn’t mind driving across the country

By John Buhler | Jun 8, 2017

Oct 24, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Houston Texans nose tackle Vince Wilfork (75) reacts on the sidelines during the second half against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Broncos defeated the Texans 27-9. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /

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Sep 12, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi (3) celebrates after making a basket while being fouled by the Chicago Sky in the fourth quarter in game three of the 2014 WNBA Finals at UIC Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports /

6. Diana Taurasi

So let’s just say you’re hanging out in Phoenix being a Phoenician. Some rider named Di needs a ride and you pick her up. Turns out Di is WNBA legend Diana Taurasi and she wants to go back to college to surprise UConn Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma. Phoenix to Storrs, Connecticut it is!

Of all the Uber rides you’ve taken people on in your life, this one with Taurasi is the creme de la creme. You talk ball for most of the trip and then you get to the biggest topic of all: Biggie vs. 2Pac. She’s got both rappers entire discography on her iPhone and you’ve got two days to kill driving through Appalachia.

Just as soon as you think you’re about to commit to the Notorious B.I.G., All Eyez on Me comes on and then you second guess everything in your entire life, especially why you are willingly driving Diana Taurasi through the West Virginia mountains debating Biggie or 2Pac.

Once the snowy cow pastures in rural Connecticut start to get old, you guys arrive in Storrs and the Biggie vs. 2Pac debate comes to an end. You pick one artist, as she picks the other. After agreeing to disagree, Taurasi says she would normally take you to meet Auriemma, but this is after all a surprise party. You make bank on the cross-country drive, but now it’s time for the country roads to take you home.

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