Here are COA’s Professional picks for best of the decade:
ATHLETES
NBA – Kobe Bryant
NFL – Tom Brady
MLB – Barry Bonds
NHL – Nicklas Lidstrom
Golf – Tiger Woods
Tennis – Roger Federer
Cycling – Lance Armstrong
Olympics – Michael Phelps

PRO ATHLETES FROM CENTRAL OREGON
MLB – Jacoby Ellsbury, Madras high
NFL – Ryan Longwell, Bend high
Cycling – Chris Horner
Olympics – Chris Klug, Mountain View

TEAMS
NBA – Lakers/Spurs (tie)
NFL – Patriots
MLB – Red Sox
NHL – Red Wings