Playing multiple sports is tremendously beneficial, for BOT physical and mental reasons. Basketball HOFer Hakeem Olajuwon often attributed his outstanding footwork to playing soccer in his native Nigeria.
Recently in our state, guys like Bruce Ellington, AJ Green, and Sydney Rice were outstanding multi-sport guys.
Further back, Anthony Johnson (long NBA career) was quarterback, shortstop/pitcher, and point guard for Stall High School.