Tom Brady recently took on the challenge of assembling a football lineup using players from the 2024 Team USA basketball squad. When asked to name a quarterback, running back, tight end, and two wide receivers from the team, Brady gave careful consideration to the unique skills and athleticism of these NBA stars, ultimately crafting a formidable lineup that any coach would love to have on the gridiron.
“So, LeBron’s my tight end. I’m putting Jason Tatum as my quarterback. Running back, ooh, that’s tough. Maybe Ant as my running back. My receivers, ooh, it just depends. I need two different types.”
“I need a possession guy and I need a down the field threat guy.I don’t know, maybe I move LeBron out to receiver. And I put, like, Ant at tight end. Joel, Ant at tight end, then I got LeBron at receiver. I think I can utilize it better. He’s got more downfield speed.”
I think Tatum’s my quarterback, Ant is my running back, and I need one more receiver. I take D Book. I’ve seen his skill. That’s a squad.”
Tom Brady's football lineup from this year's Olympic team is perfect 🏈
QB – Jayson Tatum
TE – Joel Embiid & Anthony Davis
RB – Anthony Edwards
WR – LeBron James & Devin Booker
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— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) August 14, 2024
Starting with the quarterback position, Brady selected Jayson Tatum, the Boston Celtics star known for his versatility and leadership on the basketball court. Tatum’s ability to read the game, combined with his height and athleticism, made him Brady’s choice to command the offense. Brady envisioned Tatum’s skill set translating well to the role of a field general in football.
For the tight end positions, Brady initially chose LeBron James but quickly decided to shift LeBron to wide receiver to better utilize his downfield speed. Instead, he placed Joel Embiid and Anthony Davis at tight end, recognizing their size, strength, and agility as perfect fits for the position. Both players, towering over opponents, would be matchup nightmares for any defense, much like the dominant tight ends in the NFL today.
When it came to the running back spot, Brady selected Anthony Edwards, the explosive guard from the Minnesota Timberwolves. Known for his quickness and ability to break through defenses, Edwards seemed like a natural fit to take on the role of a running back, capable of making plays both on the ground and through the air.
At wide receiver, Brady finally placed LeBron James, using his incredible athleticism and speed to stretch the field and make big plays. Joining LeBron in the receiving corps is Devin Booker, the sharpshooting guard from the Phoenix Suns. Brady appreciated Booker’s skills, particularly his ability to make clutch catches in tight situations, making him the ideal possession receiver.
This lineup, blending size, speed, and skill, reflects Brady’s deep understanding of both football and basketball, showcasing his ability to think creatively about how athletes from different sports could excel in different positions on the football field.
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