Tom Brady certainly knows how to make an appearance.
The future Hall of Famer got in touch with his humorous side during the Netflix roast dedicated in his honor. However, it was one of the few truths he uttered during the night that had folks buzzing.
Brady admitted to committing one of the cardinal sporting sins: messing with the league’s equipment. Tom Terrific announced to the world that he and his New England colleagues had, indeed, altered the PSI levels of Brady’s footballs, ostensibly making them easier to throw.
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Tom Brady Deflategate joke during Netflix roast
”Remember Deflategate?” Brady asked. “The NFL spent $20 million that it was more probable than not that I was generally aware that someone may have deflated my ball.”
Brady paused for dramatic effect, capturing the colosseum’s collective breath. Then, he snapped.
“You could’ve just given me the $20 million and I would’ve just told you I f— did it,” Brady said to a chorus of laughs.
Tom Brady just confessed to Deflategate 😬pic.twitter.com/n5qGmUoT46 https://t.co/OPARXsEGsZ
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) May 6, 2024
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Those in attendance couldn’t help but swoon. Comedians, fellow athletes, and even Robert Kraft himself burst into toothy grins and wonderment.
Such an admission didn’t appear to be on the docket when Brady and his associates first decided to take center stage on Sunday. But when such a situation presents itself, what else can you do but let loose?
All told, Sunday’s showcase was an entertaining affair. Brady simply capped it off in style with his iconic statement during the roast’s final moments.
