Sports fans across the world might want to know if NBA superstar LeBron James is friends with NFL legend Tom Brady. While there has been a dispute in the basketball world as to whether Michael Jordan or LeBron James is the GOAT, Brady is far more unchallenged in the NFL world as its GOAT.
We are living in a world where athletes across different sports are on quite good terms with others. After all, they would certainly share a friendly respect for the other expert in any chosen domain. LeBron and Brady are the faces of their respective sports and league, let us take a look at whether they also have a personal relationship and what it is like.
LeBron James and Tom Brady have publicly acknowledged each other for years
It turns out that not only are LeBron and Brady friends, but they have also supported and acknowledged each other through mediums like social media. Tom Brady congratulated LeBron James for winning his 4th NBA title. The King posted a photo of Brady on the field with a goat emoticon to display respect. Additionally, he congratulated the NFL star for winning his 7th title.
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There is a remarkable similarity between LeBron and Brady. One that sets them apart from other current great players in their respective leagues Not only are both these superstar athletes winners of multiple championships and individual accolades, but they both have also shown incredible durability and continued playing at the highest level for far longer than anyone could have expected.
People really don’t appreciate enough what both Tom Brady and Lebron James are doing by playing at this level at this point in their careers
— Jeffrey Wood (@jeffreywood709) January 29, 2023
Some would assume that both these legendary sports personalities were simply putting on a show and merely being civil to the other with congratulatory posts on social media. However, it would appear that they are truly genuine friends. They have even joked about and discussed topics like who would win an Ice Hockey shootout.
When the Los Angeles Lakers star was entering Year 20, he shared with the media that Brady, who was entering year 23 at the same time, was his inspiration and motivating factor. It certainly makes sense for both of these players to have a sense of admiration for the other. They are leaders and have a tendency to pull people, as James pointed out.
We are glad to see that players from different fields are on good terms with each other. It will undoubtedly help in the growth of both sports across the world.
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