“You’ll Continue Your Legacy of Greatness”: Serena Williams’ Husband Alexis Ohanian Wishes Tom Brady on His Retirement

Even if you are just a casual NFL follower, the chances that you’ve heard the name Tom Brady are pretty high. Arguably the biggest name in football, Brady has had an extremely successful career. After 22 illustrious NFL seasons, the legendary quarterback finally announced his retirement from professional football.

Brady played with the New England Patriots for 20 years. But for the last two seasons of his fantastic career, he has been with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Via an Instagram post, 44-year-old Brady said that he’s “so proud” of what he, along with his coaches and teammates, has achieved. However, he felt it was time to “leave the field of play to the next generation of dedicated and committed athletes.”

“This is difficult for me to write, but here it goes: I am not going to make that competitive commitment anymore. I have loved my NFL career, and now it is time to focus my time and energy on other things that require my attention,” he said.

Serena Williams’ husband congratulates Tom Brady

Alexis Ohanian is the co-founder of Reddit and the husband of Serena Williams. Williams is considered by most as one of the best players ever in tennis. Her husband took to Instagram to congratulate Brady on his career. 

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He commented on the Instagram post by Tom Brady and wished him success in all his future endeavors. “No doubt you’ll continue your legacy of greatness with everything to come,” he said. 

By ‘everything to come’ Ohanian could have been referring to companies Brady has co-founded like the apparel brand BRADY, TB 12 Sports, and the NFT platform Autograph. Ohanian, like Brady, is also a known NFT enthusiast. He wore a representation of his wife’s Cryptopunk NFT on his lapel at the Met Gala and is known for giving his wife Serena Williams’ NFT gifts.

Ohanian even went on to tweet that he would gift Williams’ NFTs exclusively. “First I get you the SerenaPunk, now I get the pink ape you wanted… you realize I’m only gifting you NFTs from now on right?” the tweet said.

Ohanian is just one of many famous personalities who have taken the time out to talk about Brady’s retirement. The GOAT quarterback has left a lasting legacy, and he has inspired a generation of athletes to pursue excellence. Fans across all sports will keep one eye open to see where Tom Brady goes after walking away into the sunset.