Tom Brady is sort of the LeBron James of the NFL, but not for the reasons you may think. It has nothing to do with his durability or how heâs stayed relevant for two decades. No, I mean it from a âPlayer-GMâ standpoint.
For years, James has chosen most of his teammates as if he were playing a pick-up game. People around the league joke and call him âLeGMâ, claiming he even gets his teammates traded when things go south.
Brady may not be as ruthless in that regard, but heâs still helped his teams sign superstars at a discount. Why? Well, because they know playing for him guarantees them a legit shot at a Super Bowl ring.
NFL News: Tom Brady Says Players Donât Join The Buccaneers Because Of Him
But Brady is quite humble in that regard. When recently asked about his recruiting skills and Julio Jonesâ signing, he claimed that the stars choose to join the Bucs because of the organization, not him:
âNaturally, Iâm an older player, and Iâve been very fortunate to know a lot of guys,â Brady said, per ProFootballTalk. âGuys choose this team because of the team, not because of me. We have a great organization, great teammates, and I think people are excited to come join a great group of people, a great group of men. Itâs never about one person. That isnât ever what this sport is about. Itâs the ultimate team sport. I love playing with players that are professional, players that want to work hard, and players that put the team first.â
One could say that Brady has had an âeasierâ path to glory thanks to that well-documented list of top-notch teammates. But would they even consider teaming up with him if it wasnât for his winning nature, work ethic, and leadership? At the end of the day, he makes them as great as they make him.
