Tom Brady, who has once again guided the New England Patriots to another Super Bowl appearance, was showered with praise by NBA players. This is the third straight Super Bowl appearance by the Patriots, and Brady — who is the greatest player in the history of the sport — will be gunning for his sixth ring.
Dwyane Wade of the Miami Heat was in awe of the Patriots' overtime victory against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Just an unbelievable day of football!!!
— DWade (@DwyaneWade) January 21, 2019
Isaiah Thomas of the Denver Nuggets reiterated that Brady is the GOAT, a sentiment echoed by his former teammate, Tristan Thompson of the Cleveland Cavaliers.
TB the GOAT!
— Isaiah Thomas (@isaiahthomas) January 21, 2019
TOM BRADY!!!! 🐐🐐🐐🐐
— Tristan Thompson (@RealTristan13) January 21, 2019
Los Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations Magic Johnson congratulated the front office, Brady, and the rest of the Patriots players for the achievement.
Congratulations to my friend Patriots Owner Robert Kraft, Head Coach Bill Belichick, Tom Brady, and all of the Patriots players!
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) January 21, 2019
Kuzma shared his thoughts as well, believing that 41-year-old is among the top three athletes of all time. Who are the other two athletes?
Where does Brady stand as an all time athlete? I’m sayin top 3
— kuz (@kylekuzma) January 21, 2019
Boston Celtics icon Paul Pierce believes that the three-time NFL MVP is out of this world.
There’s aliens there’s pegasus and there’s Tom Brady 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾🐐🐐🐐💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾🤷🏿♂️
— Paul Pierce (@paulpierce34) January 21, 2019
Ricky Rubio of the Minnesota Timberwolves seems to have placed his bets on Brady.
True. Easy money. Thanks Royce 🤑 https://t.co/iNtwBY1Efc
— Ricky Rubio (@rickyrubio9) January 21, 2019
Finally, Marcin Gortat of the LA Clippers, had this to say.
Like winning a game is not enough! …. she is waiting for him at home. 😬🙄🙄🙄 pic.twitter.com/lBPY9hCEZI
— Marcin Gortat🇵🇱 (@MGortat) January 21, 2019
Brady was 30-for-46 passing with 348 yards in the game, although he threw just one touchdown pass and had two interceptions. Even still, it was enough to move on to the Super Bowl once again.