John Daly will take to the Olympic sliding center on Wednesday night (U.S. time) and you need to know just how awesome he is before you see the competition live.
8 reasons skeleton slider John Daly should be your new favorite Olympian
He’s so much fun!
James Dator has been covering a wide range of sports for SB Nation for over a decade, with a special focus on the NFL.
Here’s why you’re going to love Daly, if you haven’t heard about him.
1. He likes to surprise his teammates with trust falls.
2. He threatened to steal the puppies during his NBC photo shoot.
3. He furiously messaged Ralph Lauren before the Opening Ceremony.
4. Daly was tricked into thinking a 40-degree cold tub was a hot tub.
5. His manager says that any time he wears pants it’s a good day.
6. His definition of “rise and grind” is a little different.
7. He constantly makes fun of photos taken of him.
8. He celebrated the Fourth of July in a Kurt Russell tank top.
Godspeed, John. You’re already a winner in our books.
