NEW DELHI:
Patrick Mahomes
, the
Kansas City Chiefs
' quarterback, has achieved remarkable success in his first seven NFL seasons, putting him on a trajectory to become one of the greatest professional athletes in North American sports history.
Let's explore how Mahomes compares to other sports icons through their initial
seven seasons
:
Patrick Mahomes:
- Super Bowls: 3
- NFL MVPs: 2
- Pro Bowls: 6
Tom Brady:
- Super Bowls: 3
- NFL MVPs: 0
- Pro Bowls: 3
While their career paths differ, the comparison between Mahomes and Tom Brady is intriguing.
Both secured their third Super Bowl ring in back-to-back victories, with the Chiefs achieving this feat for the first time since Brady's New England Patriots in 2003 and 2004.
Peyton Manning:
- Super Bowls: 0
- NFL MVPs: 2
- Pro Bowls: 5
Manning, like Mahomes, faced challenges early in his career but blossomed into a two-time NFL MVP. He didn't win a Super Bowl until his ninth season.
Michael Jordan (NBA):
- NBA Championships: 1
- NBA MVPs: 2
- All-Stars: 7
Considered one of the greatest basketball players, Michael Jordan's first NBA title came in his seventh season. He later achieved a three-peat with the Chicago Bulls.
Kobe Bryant (NBA):
- NBA Championships: 3
- NBA MVPs: 0
- All-Stars: 5
Kobe Bryant, often compared to Jordan, won his first three NBA titles in his initial seven seasons, showcasing his early success.
LeBron James (NBA):
- NBA Championships: 0
- NBA MVPs: 2
- All-Stars: 6
LeBron James, entering the NBA during Bryant's career, didn't secure his first title until his stint with the Miami Heat. He now has four titles in his 21-season career.
Derek Jeter (MLB):
- World Series: 4
- AL MVPs: 0
- All-Stars: 4
Derek Jeter, a stalwart for the New York Yankees, won four World Series titles in his first seven years, becoming a trusted figure in crucial moments.
Wayne Gretzky (NHL):
- Stanley Cups: 2
- Hart Trophies: 7
- All-Stars: 6
"The Great One" Wayne Gretzky, hockey's legendary figure, amassed multiple Hart Trophies and two Stanley Cups in his first seven seasons.
(Inputs from agencies)