Tom Brady Drops Stunning Praise, Calls LeBron ‘The Greatest Ever’ During Fanatics Fest Appearance—What He Said Next Will Surprise You

Saturday night in New York lit up with a dazzling showcase of sports legends and future icons, all gathered under one roof at Fanatics Fest. Picture this: LeBron James, Tom Brady, and Victor Wembanyama sharing the stage for a live edition of LeBron’s own “The Shop: Uninterrupted” — a raw, unfiltered chat that’s more than just talk, it’s a cultural moment. Now, here’s the kicker — Tom Brady, the NFL titan with seven Super Bowl rings, dropped some words that’ll echo for ages, tipping his hat not just to LeBron’s astounding accolades, but to his unwavering grit and grace under pressure. Brady’s conviction? LeBron isn’t just a great player; to him, he’s the GOAT. It’s moments like these that remind us why sports isn’t just play — it’s a saga of relentless passion and respect across generations. LEARN MORE“How does it feel to be Eli Manning’s son?” he said a Giants fan asked him while the two appeared at Fanatics Fest on Friday.Brady said that visiting New York always means taking jabs from New York Giants fans about the two Super Bowls that he lost to the team with the New England Patriots.

Paul Rivera, Victor Wembanyama, LeBron James, Maverick Carter, Tom Brady and Kai Cenat appeared onstage at Fanatics Fest NYC 2025 on June 21, 2025. (Photo by Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images)

James was asked how much longer he would play before retiring. The Los Angeles Lakers star has a million player option for next season and can then become a free agent. After joking that Brady played football until he was 59 years old, James then said that Wembanyama — who led the NBA with an average of 3.8 blocks per game — might end up pushing him into retirement sooner than planned.

“With the intensity that’s been on him, the Olympics, the different teams that he’s been on, he’s always done things the right way,” Brady said, via a video clip by Anthony Rivardo. “He’s always risen above all the noise and B.S. and continued to deliver.”Brady provided a quote to remember in praising James for his career achievements, particularly notable coming from the quarterback many consider the greatest in NFL history with seven Super Bowl championships. But to Brady, LeBron is the greatest of all time.

Brady provided a quote to remember in praising James for his career achievements, particularly notable coming from the quarterback many consider the greatest in NFL history with seven Super Bowl championships. But to Brady, LeBron is the greatest of all time.

AdvertisementThe past, present and future greatness of sports was on stage at Fanatics Fest in New York on Saturday with LeBron James, Tom Brady and Victor Wembanyama among those participating in a live version of James’ talk show “The Shop: Uninterrupted.”

“I can’t play that much further,” James said. “And the more and more time that I play, as long as he keeps smacking my shots into the f***ing stands, he’s gonna make me retire.”

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