LeBron James praises GOAT Tom Brady after Patriots QB wins Super Bowl originally appeared on nbcsportsboston.com New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady further cemented his legacy as the best player in NFL history by beating the Los Angeles Rams 13-3 in Sunday's Super Bowl LIII in Atlanta. Brady received praise on Twitter from many athletes from different sports, including another modern-day legend, Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James. Brady was asked about James at a press conference earlier in the week, and he had some fun comparing himself to the three-time NBA champion.