Sports meets art to make the unlikeliest of teams in these 25 stunning comparisons

We're only a few short months into 2024, but the year has already proved to be a massive one for sports fans worldwide. Everything from the NBA Playoffs to the Super Bowl has has ran fans through a range of emotions, from absolute elation to gut-wrenching devastation. Social media's reaction to such moments has been top-notch. One account that stands out in its reactions is Art But Make It Sports on X and Instagram. The man behind the accounts, LJ Rader, combines sports and art. He takes the biggest moments in sports and recreates them in popular art images in the world. 

The output is so magnificent that many have raised doubts regarding AI involvement, which Rader denies. The artist puts in all his passion to make the creations as authentic and impactful as possible. People's response clearly shows that he has been hitting the mark. His X account boasts 430k followers and 136k followers on Instagram.

Here are 25 recreations from the account that are sure to take the viewer's breath away.

1. Tackling on the ground, but make it serious

2. Dreams also need to be looked after like a child

3. Lots of obstacles to glory

4. He is also holding someone's life: his own

5. Reach is important

6. Posture for the ages

7. Leap of faith

8. Some moments make standing on the feet tough

9. Too close for comfort

10. Championships make you smile different

11. Sometimes you just need to hang in there

12. Moment of glory

13. Reach for the sky

14. Confrontation but make it romantic

15. Graceful landing on the floor

16. One voice is enough

17. Precious blessings

18. Beasts on and off the ground

19. Eye on the prize even if someone tumbles head-first on the ground

20. Story of three colors

21. Sports can give one heartbreak like no other

22. Confetti to match the occasion

23. Fiery to the core

24. Battle never looked so beautiful

25. Size doesn't matter