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“Michael Jordan Taught Him That”: Tom Brady Displaying Exceptional Hooping Skills Leaves NBA Fans Wishing He Never Joined NFL

Published 04/12/2022, 6:02 PM EDT

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When we talk about legends of the NBA, we talk about the likes of Michael Jordan. When we think of iconic NFL stars, the first name that pops up is Tom Brady. During their elongated careers, both these mavericks have dominated their fields with near perfect skill. However, Brady’s basketball abilities will not only surprise you but also make you notice he is a Jack of all trades and a master of all of them.

At the age of 44, Tom Brady has cemented his legacy in the game of football. One of the greatest quarterbacks of all time, he is a 7-time Super Bowl champion and a 5-time Super Bowl MVP.

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Recently, Brady announced his retirement from the sport, only to add that he hopes to return soon. But going by his latest video, it seems like the legend may have joined the wrong sport after all. So much so that even the likes of Shaquille O’Neal went on to post about him.

WATCH: Tom Brady’s insane hooping skills call for Michael Jordan comparisons

In a sensational switch of sports, Tom Brady was recently seen playing basketball. To everyone’s surprise, the icon was not only able to play, but did so with extreme efficiency. With the NBA playoffs approaching ever-so-quickly, people are calling for Tom to be included in a squad. Naturally enough, fans who watched the clip lost their minds. Here’s the video.

 

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In response to the clip, both NBA and NFL fans were left awestruck. Among others, one fan in particular credited Michael Jordan for his moves on court, claiming, “Michael Jordan taught him that.”

In addition, there was no shortage of Lakers hate either, with one fan stating, “Lakers could’ve used him.” All in all, everyone was impressed with Brady’s talent on showcase.

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If Tom Brady had chosen the NBA over NFL, who knows the career graph he may have had? Nonetheless, perhaps it was meant to be. Can the big man have one last dance in the league and claim another title? Let’s wait and watch.

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Sankalp Harikrishnan is an NBA and Tennis writer at EssentiallySports. He aspires to pursue Sports Journalism and has represented his institution in cricket, badminton, soccer and table tennis. Sankalp idolises Roger Federer and Stephen Curry, and has an inherent love for statistics.
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