The legendary former point guard celebrated his 47th birthday on August 3, then dunked a basketball while wearing a T-shirt and jeans at the event. “Don’t ask me that now. “It’s been a while.” Brady joked before finishing a proper jam. His final NFL season will come against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2022, so he’s nearly two years removed from his playing days. It’s an impressive feat for Brady, who, despite winning seven Super Bowls, wasn’t known for his athleticism on the field. He previously highlighted his dunk skills in a 2019 social media post in response to a quote from LeBron James. Brady switched to basketball several times over the summer. On August 14, he named the NFL roster for the USA basketball team that will compete in the Olympics. He also met James at the Paris Olympics on August 5.
Brady’s accomplishments throughout his playing career are well known, as he is the NFL’s all-time leader in passing yards and passing touchdowns. In addition to his seven championships, he earned three MVP awards and 15 Pro Bowl nominations. Even though he is no longer under center, he will still be a part of the 2024 NFL season, and Brady will debut on September 1 with Kevin Burkhardt. The Dallas Cowboys vs. Cleveland Browns game on the 8th. Kickoff begins at 4:25 PM ET.
