After nearly nine years of being Dos Equis beer's "Most Interesting Man in the World," veteran actor Jonathan Goldsmith is retiring his services.

That got us thinking about the possible replacements that the Mexican beer brand can succeed Goldsmith with, particularly in the sports world, where there's no shortage of intriguing, colorful personalities.

Here, we pinpoint five sports stars who could run with the "Most Interesting Man in the World" crown for years to come.

Take a look: 

James Harden

Why?

"His beard alone has experienced more than a lesser man's entire body." (Hey, we know Dos Equis already used this saying with Goldsmith, but come on, the Houston Rockets' All-Star has a more impressive beard. Fear the Beard!)

His beard alone breaks the ice in conversations.

He doesn't pay an arm and a leg for items ... only The Beard.

His beard plays defense for him ... then does his Cooking Dance.

Rob Gronkowski

Why?

Merriam-Webster now lists "Gronk" as a verb; definition — to destroy.

His energy alone drives party buses ... even when the gas tank is past 'E.'

He's the man that Bill Belichick secretly always wanted to be.

Gronkgate will have him suspended for four games.

Phil Jackson

Why?

He has mastered Zen to the point where he's now known as 'The Philmaster.'

In the process of taking $60 million from the New York Knicks ... without fixing the team.

The Triangle Offense is now being utilized by NASA and against ISIS.

Spilt milk cries over him.

Matt Harvey

Why?

Bruce Wayne was revealed as a pseudonym for Matt Harvey.

His mind alone can manipulate pitch counts.

Won Powerball, added it to his arsenal of pitches.

He has a shoulder on his chip.

Stephen Curry

Why?

He shoots for the moon ... at a 67.3-percent clip.

Riley Curry boasts a better three-point percentage than the Philadelphia 76ers ... and she's a mature three-years-old.

He is the drawing board, so defenses have nothing to go back to.

His handles make wolves cry.