One of the side effects of the Boston Celtics being blown out in game four vs the Mavericks after winning the first three is to remind us just how Great Tom Brady is and why he deserves a place in the Pantheon with Bill Russell (11 rings) and Yogi Berra (13 Rings) or maybe even beyond them.
Both Yogi and Bill had an advantage that Tom did not, the ability to either:
- Have a bad game
- Have your opponent have a great game
This advantage is inherent to a playoff series. You can lose a single game or multiple games, you can have a bad night, your team can have a bad night, you can make a huge mistake in a game, and you can still win because it’s a best of seven series.
Not Tom Brady.
In football it’s one and done, if you have a bad day, tough luck, you’re out.
If your opponent has an incredible game (think Pats Eagles) even if you played great, tough luck you’re out.
If your opponent has a lucky break (Think Pats Giants and the Helmet catch) tough luck your out.
That’s why it’s so hard to win at that level in football and that’s why Tom Brady is and will remain the GOAT until someone matches his level.
Brady’s Pats were not allowed a game like the Celts had that why even if the green raise the trophy over their heads in the Garden Tomorrow, they will not be anywhere near Brady level great.
Bill Russell is in my opinion the greatest basketball player who ever lived and no man is more valuable in a world series that Yogi Berra, but when it comes to greatness Tom Brady is right there if not higher.
Period!
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