5 NBA Players Who'd Be Great on 'The Bachelor'

For reasons that have not been adequately explored, the overlap between hardcore NBA fans and diehard fans of "The Bachelor" is surprisingly big. Given how Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce was the subject of a similar type of show on VH1, an NBA player being the one who hands out the roses would be an interesting variation on the series. If this ever gets greenlit, the studio should insist on one of these five players.

5. Malcolm Brogdon

Brogdon has not only become one of the best combo guards in the NBA, but he's got himself a degree in public policy from Virginia. Furthermore, his dad is a lawyer and syndicated TV star, his mom is the associate dean of science and math at Morehouse College, and he is a distant cousin of Queen Latifah! If that interesting backstory doesn't convince you that he's got everything off the court figured out, nothing will. He might not be the biggest ratings draw, but he would be one of the most sought after hypothetical contestants.

4. Kyrie Irving

Irving might not be everyone's first choice, but if we're concerning ourselves with making the product as weird and entertaining as possible, Irving has to fit the bill. His personality would be a complete 180 from most of the contestants selected for this show, which could create some really interesting dates. Irving is very clearly not for everyone, but it would be ratings gold if done right.

3. Ben Simmons

Simmons hasn't been shy or nervous about shooting his shot (at least, off the court) during his young NBA career, and that confidence has already seen him spotted with Kendall Jenner. While that family has become a major no-no in the NBA, Simmons being able to swing a date here and there with a Jenner/Kardashian would make him perfect for a dating show. The behind-the-scenes chatter and maneuvering would be unlike anything the show has seen.

2. Lonzo Ball

As evidenced this current season, the family drama going on in the background can have just as much of an impact on how the show pans out. If you're looking for family drama, look no further than the Ball family. Throw into that the fact that Lonzo is a cool, charismatic guy with a flashy style of play, and you've got someone that would be a complete home run in the quality and ratings departments. Knowing his dad, he's probably thinking about starting his own Bachelor knock-off with one of his sons anyway.

1. Kyle Kuzma

Kyle Kuzma has become quite the off-court star in LA. Whether it be due to him donning the latest clothing trends, being seen on dates with A-List celebrities, or the frequency with which he experiments with his hair color, Kuzma is constantly being mentioned among LA media circles. Considering Kuz so invested in building his brand and maintaining his appearance, having the 24-year-old on "The Bachelor" would be a smashing success.