Give some examples of how an athlete's ego ultimately hurt them?

[Build That Wall]

Chad Johnson

[Baltimore]

The first player that comes to my mind is T.O. The guy was so talented but just could not put his ego aside to be a good teammate. He could easily still be contributing to a team right now if he wasn't such a diva.

[[ DUBBZZ ]]

Kobe's career was a complete failure after Shaq left.

[BKM-2010]

Anderson Silva. He was the best MMA fighter in the world for many years, dominated and finished opponents like Ali and Roy jones fashion. Then got older and met a guy who wouldn't crumble due to his name and intimidation and he lost his mind. The taunting and daring him to punch him that always worked finally caught up to him. Literally. I can't think of a better example for this thread in sports to be honest.