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Tom Brady at Fanatics Fest Proving He Could Have Been a Basketball Or Baseball Star

By Terrell Smith Men's Journal

You'd be hard-pressed to find someone who would argue against Tom Brady being the greatest quarterback of all time. Even those who spent years loathing the New England Patriots have to admit that Brady was just exceptional on the field. However, thanks to video footage making its way out of the 2026 Fanatics Fest in New York City, it's starting to look like Brady would have excelled in a number of sports if being a world-renowned football quarterback hadn't panned out. In the clips circulating around social media, Brady is showing off that he's skilled in a few areas.

Could Brady Have Been a Splash Brother Alongside Curry?

Back in the day, let's say circa 2015, the Golden State Warriors had the incomparable Splash Brothers of Steph Curry and Klay Thompson. Well, after seeing Brady drain a shot from half-court during a Fanatics Fest event, he may be proving he could have kept up with the duo on the court. Okay, yeah, that may be hyperbole, but check out Brady's shot. It's very impressive, and it sent the spectators watching into a frenzy. By the way, his cool, nonchalant walk-off didn't go unnoticed either.

Brady the Baseball Pitcher?

Admittedly, the NFL GOAT pitching doesn't sound as far-fetched, given he was a quarterback. While at Fanatics Fest, he took his golden arm to a staged pitching setup and threw "strike" after "strike." Brady didn't even break a sweat. Again, very cool and very nonchalant.

Brady and the Infamous Slap: Is He Headed to WWE?

By now, you've probably seen the slap circulating on the internet. While on stage during a segment of Fanatics Fest, Brady was seen getting into a heated argument with influencer and WWE wrestler Logan Paul. Things escalated to the point where Brady slapped Paul, and recent NBA champion Karl-Anthony Towns had to step in and intervene.

While people across social media debate whether the slap was real, I'd venture to say it was a setup for Brady's segue into the WWE wrestling world. When recently asked if he would venture into a WWE ring, Brady told WWE superstar Cody Rhodes, "I need to get an invite. I've been waiting for Nick Khan [WWE president] to come up with some storyline for me to get in the mix."

So to sum it up, Brady may just be one of the best all-around athletes to walk the face of the earth. We can only imagine what his stardom would have looked like in other sports.

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This story was originally published by Men's Journal on Jul 19, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Men's Journal as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

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This story was originally published July 18, 2026 at 6:13 PM.

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