Music, movies, and other forms of entertainment can have their down years, but is there ever a year in sports that isn't pull-your-hair-out exciting? There were plenty of awesome athletes, teams, and games in 2013, all of which provided thrilling plays for us. Now that the year is up, it's time to sift through everything and take a look at the most badass moments of 2013. Which plays made you tweet in all-caps like this "JKDSHFKJSDHFS," or scream uncontrollably? Ray Allen's shot in Game 6 of the NBA Finals was the definition of clutch, but how does it stack up against Auburn's miracle touchdowns, or DeAndre Jordan destroying Brandon Knight? Click through to view the the 25 Most Badass Plays of 2013 in GIFs.
25. Kyrie Irving Teaches Ice Skating Lessons
Date: 2/15/2013
Add that to the folder of "Brandon Knight Getting Destroyed in GIFs."
24. Justin Morneau Sneaks In
Date: 7/24/2013
Justin Morneau was out by five feet!
23. Asmir Begovic's 100-Yard Goal
Date: 11/2/2013
This first minute "strike" proved to be the difference for Stoke City, as they drew 1-1 with Southampton that day.
22. Table Tennis Trickery
Date: 2/21/2013
A nice reminder that table tennis is more than just a game you played in your friend's basement in middle school.
21. Vitor Belfort's Crazy Kick
Date: 5/18/2013
"If he dies, he dies."
20. Hey, Remember this Guy?
Date: 2/5/2013
Let's hope the basketball gods bless Kobe Bean Bryant with this kind of explosiveness when he returns from his latest injury.
19. Nate the Great Blocks King James
Date: 5/10/2013
LeBron James may have a solid foot on Nate Robinson, but you wouldn't know it here.
18. Paul Pogba Oozes Class
Date: 11/10/2013
From Manchester United to Juventus, and possibly Real Madrid this summer, 20-year-old Paul Pogba's rise has been meteoric.
17. You Can't Teach That
Date: 9/21/2013
Alonzo Russell, take a bow kid.
16. Kawhi Leonard the Death Eater
Date: 6/18/2013
They say the soul of Mike Miller is still trapped within American Airlines Arena.
15. Look Away, Broncos Fans
Date: 1/12/2013
So much for the Broncos' prevent defense. With that TD, the Ravens took the Broncos into OT, won, and kicked off their improbable Super Bowl run.
14. Rock-a-bye Baby
Date: 4/19/2013
Ssssshhhhh! He's sleeping!
12. Fulham's Pajtim Kasami Scores A Peach
Date: 10/21/2013
And that's the first and last time you'll ever hear of Pajtim Kasami.
11. Robin van Persie the God
Date: 4/22/2013
Just another day at the office for Robin van Persie, who scored 39 goals in all competitions last season.
10. Honey, Bring the Kids Upstairs and Lock the Door
Date: 1/1/2012
You don't "graduate" from puberty per se, but HS sophomore Victor Dukes entered manhood with that dunk. Whew.
9. Throwing Frozen Ropes
Date: 7/19/2013
Talent? Yeah, Yasiel Puig has that.
8. The Deflection of a Lifetime
Date: 11/16/2013
4th & 18, time winding down, a score needed, and national title hopes on the line... And THIS happened. Georgia fans are still sick.
7. Nothing Was the Same
Date: 5/18/2013
The Knicks have gone 9-20 since that block.
6. Luis Suarez From 40 Yards Out
Date: 12/4/2013
Since the start of last season, Luis Suarez has scored 42 goals in 46 EPL appearances. Get on the "Luis Suarez is the best player in the world" bandwagon before it's too late.
5. Lob City Hits the Fan
Date: 3/10/2013
DeAndre Jordan got away with murder. MURDER!
4. Transformers, Calvin Johnson In Disguise
Date: 10/20/2013
How do you defend THAT?
3. Believe the Hype
Date: 1/1/2013
Has there ever been so much hype bestowed upon one player based off the strength of one tackle? Let's see where Jadeveon Clowney lands in the draft come April.
2. The Biggest Shot of LeBron James' Career
Date: 6/19/2013
The world might be a very different place if Ray Allen bricks that shot and LeBron loses his second title in three years...
1. Auburn's 100-Yard Return
Date: 11/30/2013
Given all of the crazy plays Auburn has pulled this season, we're all expecting them to pull off another miracle against Florida State.