I've always been into athletics since I was a kid. Played baseball, basketball, street hockey, backyard football, did competitive swimming for many years. These days I mostly lift weights and run. I used to watch a lot of basketball when the Bulls had their dominant stretch, as well as when Kobe first entered the league, but don't watch at all these days. I'll still tune in to an NFL game every now and then. As someone who has done all kinds of athletics, I have respect for those who can play sports at the highest level.
I do enjoy sports both from a player perspective as well as a spectator. Though when it boils down to it, I'd rather play sports than watch them.