Michael Phelps: GOAT Shines with Muhammad Ali Award, Lakers Love & Biz Moves
Michael Phelps - Audio BiographyDec 23, 2025 • 2:00
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Michael Phelps, the swimming legend with 23 Olympic golds, just landed one of his biggest off-pool honors when Sports Illustrated announced on December 18 that hes receiving the Muhammad Ali Legacy Award at their Sportsperson of the Year gala on January 6, 2026, at Wynn Las Vegas. Times of India and EssentiallySports hailed it as a nod to his mental health advocacy, placing him alongside icons like Billie Jean King and Allyson Felix for reshaping sports and society through raw honesty about depression and anxiety. Minute Media confirmed Phelps among star honorees like Cal Raleigh and Breanna Stewart, spotlighting his post-retirement impact that could define his biography for generations.
Days earlier, on December 15, Phelps hit the Lakers game versus Suns with sons Boomer, Beckett, and Maverick, sparking a heartwarming tunnel meetup with LeBron James. Marca reports LeBron paused post-game to selfie with the boys, chat golf swings, and float a future round togetherPhelps gushed on Instagram about the NBA kings kindness, per Times of India, calling it a special family moment that fans are buzzing over as pure star power crossing sports.
Hes also dipping into business, featured in dot.LAs coverage of The Skills sports platform raising 5 million in seed funding, where Phelps offers online classes on techniques and life lessons alongside Maria Sharapapova and Kerri Walsh Jennings. ELFA magazine recapped his inspiring talk at their recent Marco Island convention, fueling industry chatter.
Socially, a BioSnap AI podcast episode on December 20 transcribed his big week, mixing the award buzz with the Lakers vibe. No fresh public appearances or unverified rumors popped up, but Ravens players Marlon Humphrey, Ronnie Stanley, and others recently begged Phelps via social media for swim lessons at camphe replied hell do it, tying to his foundations water safety push. All verified, no speculation herejust Phelps proving hes still the GOAT, poolside or courtside.
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Michael Phelps, the swimming legend with 23 Olympic golds, just landed one of his biggest off-pool honors when Sports Illustrated announced on December 18 that hes receiving the Muhammad Ali Legacy Award at their Sportsperson of the Year gala on January 6, 2026, at Wynn Las Vegas. Times of India and EssentiallySports hailed it as a nod to his mental health advocacy, placing him alongside icons like Billie Jean King and Allyson Felix for reshaping sports and society through raw honesty about depression and anxiety. Minute Media confirmed Phelps among star honorees like Cal Raleigh and Breanna Stewart, spotlighting his post-retirement impact that could define his biography for generations.
Days earlier, on December 15, Phelps hit the Lakers game versus Suns with sons Boomer, Beckett, and Maverick, sparking a heartwarming tunnel meetup with LeBron James. Marca reports LeBron paused post-game to selfie with the boys, chat golf swings, and float a future round togetherPhelps gushed on Instagram about the NBA kings kindness, per Times of India, calling it a special family moment that fans are buzzing over as pure star power crossing sports.
Hes also dipping into business, featured in dot.LAs coverage of The Skills sports platform raising 5 million in seed funding, where Phelps offers online classes on techniques and life lessons alongside Maria Sharapapova and Kerri Walsh Jennings. ELFA magazine recapped his inspiring talk at their recent Marco Island convention, fueling industry chatter.
Socially, a BioSnap AI podcast episode on December 20 transcribed his big week, mixing the award buzz with the Lakers vibe. No fresh public appearances or unverified rumors popped up, but Ravens players Marlon Humphrey, Ronnie Stanley, and others recently begged Phelps via social media for swim lessons at camphe replied hell do it, tying to his foundations water safety push. All verified, no speculation herejust Phelps proving hes still the GOAT, poolside or courtside.
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This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
