If his core team was eliminated from the NFL playoffs, LeBron James is still in front of his screen every dimanches to follow this sport he loves so much. Moreover, he did not hesitate to pay a vibrant tribute to the legend Tom Brady, with whom he undoubtedly sees some similarities …
Throughout his career, LeBron James has proven that he is not afraid to recognize the talent of another athlete. In the world of basketball for example, he never hesitates to go and support young high school students and give them advice to succeed, such as the nugget Mikey Williams, whom he even coached in the middle of a game !
But the King is not only interested in the orange ball… He is also very fond of American football, and more particularly the Cleveland Browns, the franchise of his childhood. So it wasn’t a surprise to see him euphoric after the victory of his family in the first round of the playoffs at the start of 2021!
And while the Browns have since been eliminated, LeBron is still watching the NFL postseason so closely. This Sunday, he even posted a message on Instagram that says a lot about his friend Tom Brady, freshly qualified for the Super Bowl, whom he does not hesitate to call “GOAT”. Great players know how to appreciate and pay homage.
MOOD ! Discussion de GOAT !!! #BradyRincé
In fact, LeBron James surely recognizes himself in Tom Brady’s journey… The more the years go by, the more observers and fans expect a regression from them… But every year Brady and the King challenge Mother Nature by pushing back with conviction the disadvantages of old age. And at 43, Tom Brady is about to play his 10th Super Bowl!
A feat that reminds… LeBron in the bubble! Despite his 35 years at the time (36 today), the No. 23 of the Lakers dominated the playoffs thanks to his unparalleled basketball IQ in the league, to reach his 10th NBA Finals! The only difference is that Tom Brady is unanimously considered the GOAT, while the King still lives in the shadow of a certain Michael Jordan.
If LeBron James will have trouble catching up with Tom Brady in terms of rings (6 and potentially 7 after the Super Bowl), he can come back in front in terms of appearances in the Finals at the end of the season. Which is already not bad!
