LeBron James tells Tom Brady he owes success to his ex-wife in awkward chat

LeBron James recently gained attention after dedicating his life’s success to his wife, Savannah James, during an exchange that involved recently divorced NFL star Tom Brady. This heartfelt moment was captured in a clip shared by NBC Sports, where Brady was seen reaching out to hug Savannah at the Paris Olympics.

The high school sweethearts, LeBron and Savannah, have been together since their teenage years. Their journey together began at a basketball game in the early 2000s. Over the years, their relationship has remained strong, with the couple tying the knot in 2013 and raising two children together.

During the interaction, LeBron pointed towards their children and remarked, “You’re holding it down.” He then added, “It wouldn’t be possible without her, I’ll tell you that,” while gesturing towards Savannah. Brady, appearing ready to leave, responded, “I know. You guys have fun.”

Brady’s presence in the conversation sparked reactions online, as he had divorced supermodel Gisele Bündchen in October 2022. Their relationship had begun shortly after Brady’s split from his then-pregnant girlfriend, Bridget Moynihan, in 2007. Brady and Bündchen got married in February 2009 and have three children together.

This exchange led to mixed reactions on social media. One user on X/Twitter humorously noted, “Saying this to a man who is recently divorced is nasty lmfaoooooooo.” Another user supported LeBron’s sentiment, “LeBron telling Tom Brady about his partner as he damn well should.” However, some viewers saw no awkwardness in the interaction, criticizing those who did. “Y’all need help. The difference between these people and us is their mindset. You [are] the only person thinking the negative out of the whole post smh,” wrote one user.

Brady has faced his share of public scrutiny, particularly when his relationships were spotlighted in the Netflix comedy special, The Roast of Tom Brady. After the special aired, a representative for Bündchen reportedly expressed her disappointment over the portrayal of her family, according to People. The representative emphasized that Bündchen’s priority was her children’s well-being, which had been impacted by the show’s content.

Brady himself acknowledged that the show had affected his children, as their mother had been the subject of many jokes. His ex-partner, actress Bridget Moynihan, shared a cryptic post following the show, suggesting a sense of betrayal. “Loyal people take s*** more personal because they never would’ve did that s*** to you,” read her post, which she captioned with, “So true.”

In an attempt to mend fences, Brady later dedicated a heartfelt Mother’s Day post. He shared tributes to both mothers of his children and to his own mother, showcasing a more compassionate side.

Source: NBC Sports, People