It was an overwhelming moment for the WNBA draftee to receive a call from the GOAT himself. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady personally congratulated the 21-year-old for her success.

The former Northwestern star Veronica Burton got a deal with the Dallas wings on Monday. she was selected seventh overall by the Dallas Wings during Monday night’s WNBA draft. However, that wasn’t the only surprise she received.

Tom Brady congratulates Steve Burton’s daughter

Veronica Burton’s father, Steve Burton played a prominent role in Brady’s life. For the sake of extending his affection for the Burton family, Brady made a sweet phone call. “Hey, Veronica, what’s up? I just wanted to congratulate you on being drafted,” Brady said on the call, which Burton (Veronica’s sister) posted on her Twitter account.

“The four-time Big Ten steals leader, I know you’re a finalist for the Nancy Lieberman Award, an All-American, and now you’re in the WNBA. Congrats to you. I know the Burton family very well. I’ve known your dad for a long time, your brother [Austin]. Just know that I’m always cheering you from afar and I wish you the best of luck.” Indeed, it was an incredible achievement for the 21-year-old player to get a WNBA draft.

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Hailing from a sports family, she had a fondness for basketball from a very young age. She was born on 12th July 2000 in Newton, Massachusetts. She was successful in leading the Big Ten in steals for four years and became a finalist for the Nancy Lieberman Award for the best point guard in the country.

Her brother, Austin, happens to be a signal-caller for Purdue and seems to know the Buccaneers QB personally. While Steve Burton, as an anchor, covered extensively for Brady during his tenure with the New England Patriots. Brady’s recent interaction with Veronica was tweeted by her sister Kayla, who works on-air at NFL Network.

Steve Burton’s relationship with Brady

Brady’s bonding with Burton was more than just a player-anchor relationship. Burton was working as a reporter for Boston’s CBS-affiliated WBZ-TV and made frequent contacts with Brady on and off the field.

His famous football passes at every Super Bowl parade with Tom Brady were one of the most memorable moments for the fans. He was also a former quarterback for Northwestern University, and his talents were inherited by his son later on.

While Brady was talking to Veronica, he didn’t forget to mention her father and his affection for him. The veteran concluded the call with best wishes for her career and asked her to embody the spirit of her community. Brady is now gearing up for the upcoming season after a month-long retirement. He will play in his 23rd NFL season, eying for an 8th Super Bowl title with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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