Bayless Criticizes Brady, LeBron After Fanatics Fest

Skip Bayless harshly criticized Tom Brady and LeBron James after Brady called LeBron 'the greatest ever' at Fanatics Fest in New York City. Bayless, a longtime critic of LeBron and supporter of Michael Jordan, accused Brady of being a 'sellout' and pandering to LeBron for business and branding reasons as both athletes transition to post-athletic careers. He claimed Brady's praise was a calculated move to tap into LeBron's large fan base and potential financial partnerships. Bayless also repeated his assertion that LeBron remains insecure about his legacy compared to Jordan. The episode marks a shift as Bayless, now more unfiltered since moving his show to YouTube, targets both LeBron and his former idol Brady. The incident has reignited debates about athlete motivations and sports legacies.