‘I Couldn’t Believe It’: Shaquille O’Neal Reacted Disappointingly When He Saw Tom Brady’s NFL Combine Stats For the First Time

When Tom Brady made his presence at the Combine, not a single person thought of him emerging as the GOAT. Many analysts did not consider his performance in the year 2000 to make a breakthrough. This also includes NBA Icon Shaquille O’Neal, who got baffled after watching his performance video from the NFL Combine.

Cut to the year 2022; analysts and fans acclaim Tom Brady as the greatest QBs of all time. He accomplished such records which no QB has ever achieved in the history of the NFL. 7 Super Bowls triumphs, unmatched statistics, and colossal prosperity. He has worked it all out in his time.

Shaquille O’Neal reflects on the time he watches the Combine video of Tom Brady. His initial reaction was like every normal NFL fan. He mentions, “Tom is the Ultimate version of hard work. I saw his draft. You know how they gotta run and do all of that? I saw his tape for the first time a couple of months ago, and I couldn’t believe that.”

O’Neal mentions Brady toiled tough and didn’t believe his version in the past. Moreover, he also refers to Tom as a steadfast professional who always does things the right way. He’ll go down in the history books, and it’ll be amusing to watch.

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For those who are unaware, Tom Brady ran a notoriously slow 5.28-second 40-yard sprint. The count was later revealed to be the second-lowest of any quarterback at the event. However, Bill Belichick took a colossal risk, and the New England Patriots selected Brady in the sixth round of the NFL selection that year. In particular, the Pats picked him as the 199th overall.

Shaquille O’Neal reveals Tom Brady as his Man Crush

Baller-turned-panelist Charles Barkley once reveals what Shaquille O’Neal said to him during a live broadcast. He tells that Tom Brady invited the Lakers superstar to dine at his residence, in which the Buccaneers QB fascinated him. Shaq’s laughter illustrates the story to be true.

Barkley reveals, “Shaq came in the other night, and he’s (like), ‘Yeah man, I had dinner with Tom Brady the other night… Man, I gotta tell you something. I was out with Tom Brady the other night. You know what, that’s a pretty man.”

There’s no doubt that Tom Brady is the most desirable athlete on planet earth. Moreover, Shaq’s fondness for Tom Terrific is no surprise. Brady will probably have his one last run in the NFL, where he might make his ultimate case for another Super Bowl ring on his shelf.

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