Tom Brady was all smiles and shaking hands as he sat courtside at the Knicks-Mavericks game in Dallas on Wednesday night.
The future Hall of Fame quarterback — who is in the first year of a 10-year, $375 million contract as Fox Sports' top NFL analyst — will be the first broadcaster to call a Thanksgiving Day game. The Cowboys will be hosting the Giants at home for the game. Thursday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.
As seen in a video on social media, the 47-year-old Brady met Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd while the former pros chatted courtside in the first quarter at American Airlines Center. I shook hands with him.
Brady ultimately looked like Dallas had a lone victory over the Knicks, 129-114.
Earlier in the day, the seven-time Super Bowl champion said he and play-by-play broadcaster Kevin Burkhardt were “eager” to call the Giants-Cowboys game.
The two worst teams in the NFC East will kick off at 4:30 p.m.
Brady's night out comes after Pack reported that Fox bosses were coaching him in the booth during his rookie year.
Pack said Fox executives want Brady to focus more on what he's seeing on the field during commentary instead of talking about the intangibles.
Fox officials are said to be confident Brady will continue to grow.
Brady signed a monster contract with FOX Sports in May 2022. He took a year off in 2023 and made his broadcast debut this season.
Brady's first holiday game against Fox means he will be away from his family on Thanksgiving.
His ex-wife, supermodel Gisele Bündchen, took their 14-year-old son Benjamin and 11-year-old daughter Vivian to Costa Rica. Jiu-jitsu instructor boyfriendJoaquin Valente, on vacation, According to page 6.
A source said: “Tom has been supportive and that's the deal he and Gisele have agreed to.”
Brady also has another son, 17-year-old Jack, with ex Bridget Moynahan.
Bündchen and Valente, who started dating in June 2023, are expecting their first child.
The former Victoria's Secret Angel announced her pregnancy last month.
Brady and Bundchen ended their 13-year marriage in October 2022.
