Tom Brady was the next great superstar athlete to retire as he announced in a social media video on Wednesday after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were eliminated from the postseason.
As sports pundits tried to put Brady’s career into perspective, NBA great Charles Barkley was asked in an appearance on “The Dan Patrick Show” about comparing compliments between Brady and LeBron James. Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is the all-time leading scorer in regular season points.
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Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers warms up before playing the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome on September 18, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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“Tom Brady — we’re going to appreciate Tom Brady more,” Barkley said. “No. 1, 10 Super Bowls is unbelievable, but it’s crazy why I put up [a] Football success beyond basketball success, you know, every game in the NFL is one game for you, you’ve done it.
“[In the NBA] If you got Kareem, Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, Kobe. [Bryant]LeBron [James]Michael [Jordan]You got the best player in every game, you could lose one game, you could lose two games, you could actually lose three games. But making every game a Game 7, no matter how great your regular season is, every game should be the end of your season, and for this guy to make it to 10 Super Bowls and win seven, that’s one of them. . The greatest achievements in history,” he continued.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) reacts to the outcome of a play during the regular season game between the Green Bay Packers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on September 25, 2022 in Tampa, Florida.
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“To make every game a Game 7, I think what Tom Brady accomplished, his career is unparalleled,” Barkley said.
Not to mention, Brady retired as the record holder for career touchdown passes and passing yards. He also won Super Bowls with the Buccaneers and New England Patriots.
Brady rarely lost in the Super Bowl, but when he did, the games were instant classics: Eli Manning twice led the New York Giants to wins over the Patriots, and Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles beat Brady. Upset in their Super Bowl matchup.
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