Jordan Spieth, LeBron James among the best male athletes of 2015
Another enthralling year of sports is just about in the books, which means it's again time for annual roundups highlighting the best of the last 12 months.
Here, we recap the best male athletes of 2015. From improbable performances on the pitcher's mound, to remarkable runs to the NBA Finals, to adding another Lombardi trophy to the case, this year was one of the most thrilling in recent history.
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Studs like LeBron James and Bryce Harper are shoo-ins, but stars who entered the year as lesser-known commodities also earned their spot here -- remember Jordan Speith's dominant run over the summer.
Click through the gallery above to see how we ranked this year's best male athletes, and tweet us at @AOLSports with your reactions.
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