Tom Brady has discussed his first meeting with NBA rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama. The Frenchman, regarded as the most promising prospect in all of the NBA, stands at staggering 7ft4 tall and often receives plaudits for his flexibility and range of movement which many expect shouldn’t be possible for a giant of his size.
Brady was the latest person he made look tiny despite the ex-New England Patriot standing at 6ft4 tall. The NFL legend drew parallels between Wembanyama and NFL rookie quarterback CJ Stroud.
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“I’ve never looked at someone at their shoulder. He would say you meet him face to face, but I met him face to shoulder,” Brady told Let’s Go podcast with Larry Fitzgerald and Jim Gray.
“See, he was so tall, and he stood up and he just keeps rising and he’s just a really nice young man, very mature, similar to what you just experienced with CJ Stroud.
“It was really fun to meet him and hear about a little bit about his life. It was a fun experience, myself and my son Jack, who really loves basketball, and I love seeing him out there playing and he’s got a lot of dreams and basketball.”
Offered advice to Stroud
Regarding Stroud, who has surpassed expectations and is considered an MVP hopeful, Brady offered advice on how to navigate his emerging NFL career during the podcast.
“I think the important thing I really want you to realize, this is now your job,” Brady noted.
“Everyone, when they come to the game, it’s a vacation, it’s fun for them. You don’t need to be the source of people’s entertainment over the course of the season. It’s not college anymore.”
“You’re not a camp counselor for everyone’s fun activities. You’re out there trying to perform, trying to dig deep for your teammates. That requires intense focus for a long period of time.
“There’s discipline that starts in August all the way through the end of the season. And the more you can stay disciplined through that process, the better opportunity you’re going to give your team, like you’ve been doing.”
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