I think, Michael Jordan of AI is a much better comparison, in terms of work required, pain he has to go through, determination, contribution to the world, being a role model, etc...
Great point. How did I miss that? He's been a bit quiet lately, so not on top on the mind. I don't not how far should we push the spots analogies. Kobe Bryant? Geoff Hinton would be Pele then, in terms of uniqueness.