“Even Football GOAT Knows” – Tom Brady Officially Stamps LeBron James as ‘Best Ever’ Sending Fans into Frenzy

Tom Brady made it clear at Fanatics Fest: in his eyes, LeBron James is the greatest ever.

“Even Football GOAT Knows” – Tom Brady Officially Stamps LeBron James as ‘Best Ever’ Sending Fans into Frenzy

LeBron James and Tom Brady (Image by FirstSportz)

This year’s Fanatics Fest in New York had many sporting icons and celebs in attendance, one of them being none other than Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. But he wasn’t the only icon in the building—NFL legend Tom Brady also showed up and didn’t hold back in praising LeBron, delivering a strong message to the NBA world.

Brady did not waste any time praising James. Brady went as far as to call James the ‘greatest’ at the Fest. Getting such recognition from a sports legend like Brady left the NBA fanbase buzzing. James has been relentless throughout his NBA career, winning four NBA rings, various scoring records, MVP trophies, and many more.

You’re witnessing the greatest ever, and I hope you guys all appreciate that.

Tom Brady said

One would argue with Brady over this topic, but James’ recent numbers and records don’t lie. When James came against the New Orleans Pelicans in the league this year, he went past a whopping 50,000 points in his career. Another NBA great, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, is second to the King with 44,149 points, but James dominates the NBA in career scoring by a substantial margin.

A few days ago, a lot of speculation was also being made regarding James’ retirement ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season. It’s safe to say that the King is going nowhere as he revealed his intentions to play the next season recently, and thanked his children to ‘keep him going’ at this age.

James averaged 24.4 points and 8.2 assists last season. He is hoping to end strong and possibly pursue one final championship with the Lakers with his newest teammate, Luka Doncic, which would bring his total to five.

Fans left awestruck as Tom Brady calls LeBron James ‘the greatest’

In the NFL, Tom Brady was in a class of his own, untouched. Something that James is looking to achieve going into the 2025-26 season. Notably, Brady achieved greatness at the ages of 43 and 44 in his profession, winning the MVP award and featuring as a pro bowler. Such respect from one of the biggest sporting personalities, like Brady for James, prompted NBA fans to react.

Numerous fans expressed their opinions on this topic on a variety of social media platforms and websites after the comments went viral. While the GOAT debate in the NBA is always a sensitive topic amongst the fans, their praise for James did not stop. One fan wrote on X, “Debate has been over for years. Even the football GOAT knows it.” Check out some of the reactions below:

The criteria for greatness will unavoidably change as sports transforms and new generations emerge. This guarantees one thing: that the legacies of players like LeBron James and Tom Brady will continue to spark passionate discussion for years to come.

LeBron James provided a latest retirement update at the Fanatics Fest

Something that will always keep the NBA media and fan base alert is the news regarding James’ retirement plans. Recently, the Lakers’ star himself gave an update. However, he did not forget to see the funny side of it, including San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama in a hilarious statement at the Fest.

LeBron James
LeBron James (Credits: MARCA)

I don’t know.. I can’t play that much further. The more and more time I play, as long as he (Victor Wembanyama) keeps smacking my shots into the stands, it’s going to make me retire.

LeBron James said

James also opened up in the past that he wants to play as long as his mind and soul want to ‘stay in the game.’ Even at 40, the Lakers star is going toe-to-toe with many of the young players in the league, showcasing his determination and willpower.

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