Overview

• At Saturday’s Fanatics gathering, Brady lauded James’s resilience and consistent excellence, calling him the “greatest ever.”
• Earlier that day, Brady left James off a list of top athletes, drawing swift criticism from Lakers supporters on social media.
• James’s four NBA titles and ten Finals appearances are central to his GOAT case, often measured against Michael Jordan’s six championships.
• Brady’s own seven Super Bowl victories underscore how championship rings shape debates over athletic greatness across sports.
• Fans remain divided between those applauding Brady’s eventual endorsement and those still critical of his initial snub.