LeBron James gave it his all during these playoffs. Despite being one of the oldest players in the NBA, he played his heart out. In spite of his effort, the Lakers All-Star got absolutely decimated in the Conference Finals. After such an embarrassing loss, he even stated his confused intentions for his next season. After his words went viral, fans believed that there were some similarities between him and the NFL legend, Tom Brady.
As James’ words about his career went viral, fans plastered Twitter with comparisons of their careers. It wasn’t very shocking considering the similarities between the two legends’ words about where they’ll be going.
Is LeBron James going the Tom Brady route?
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James has been one of the biggest legends of the NBA. He has absolutely dominated the league and garnered a lot of love from the fans. In terms of comparisons to the NFL, James has acquired the same kind of stardom Brady has. And sadly, it seems like James’ career trajectory might be going the same way Brady’s career did.
BREAKING: Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is unsure if he’ll be with team when 2023-24 season starts in fall and retirement is under consideration, league sources tell @NBAonTNT, @BleacherReport. https://t.co/7M3WuEzwOL
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) May 23, 2023
After getting swept by the Nuggets, it seems like LeBron might be ready to leave the NBA. He might just follow the same path Brady did with his impromptu leave from the Bucs.
Furthermore, after James spoke about how unsure he might be to come back, fans took to Twitter to compare him and Brady.
Fans start off with the Brady-James comparison
NFL and NBA fans all together took to Twitter to showcase their speculations and shocks. One fan mentioned how weird it would be to have a sports world without the two playing actively.
No Tom Brady or LeBron James anymore would be so odd https://t.co/hyU1J7pXXD
— TCL (@TitleTalkTCL) May 23, 2023
However, one fan thought that everyone was overreacting with their speculations.
Lebron James and Tom Brady act like they’re going to war.. calm down it’s just a game
— Marna (@6laquehottie) May 23, 2023
One fan was also convinced that James won’t retire.
Lebron james is not going to Retire with his Wrestlers body he can play till he's 42 just like Tom Brady i except him to play at least 3 more years
— LarryMallory (@larrymallory520) May 23, 2023
However, some fans were convinced that James was going the same way Brady did.
lebron james gonna retire the same way tom brady did
— Abdi 🇸🇴 (@Abditsover) May 23, 2023
Finally, one fan went on to speak about the kind of legacy the two GOATs will be leaving behind.
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As always you gave your heart again I can’t wait to tell my kids about how hard lebron James and Tom Brady always tried no matter what you guys give/gave it 150% in order to win neither of you guys won every time but you guys always empty the tank true goats @TomBrady @KingJames
— NRvSwift ✨ (@SWNLazer3) May 23, 2023
All in all, most fans are convinced that LeBron’s career is going to follow the same trajectory that Brady’s career did. Moreover, after such a disappointing playoff exit, it’s very likely that James might decide to leave.
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No one expected King James to have such a sad playoffs exit. It only remains to be seen if he’ll be pulling a Brady after getting swept or if he’ll come back next year to win another one.
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