Best of the best impressed: 'Brady is the gold standard'
FILE - In this March 3, 2017, file photo, former cyclist Lance Armstrong stands on the court after an NBA basketball game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Atlanta Hawks in Atlanta. The Associated Press asked eight of the greatest current and former champions, including Armstrong, from seven different sports to find out what impressed them most about Tom Brady. (AP Photo/Brett Davis, File)

FILE - In this March 3, 2017, file photo, former cyclist Lance Armstrong stands on the court after an NBA basketball game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Atlanta Hawks in Atlanta. The Associated Press asked eight of the greatest current and former champions, including Armstrong, from seven different sports to find out what impressed them most about Tom Brady. (AP Photo/Brett Davis, File)

Feb. 06, 2021 03:00 AM EST
FILE - In this Jan. 16, 2019, file photo, Manny Pacquiao attends a news conference in Las Vegas. The Associated Press asked eight of the greatest current and former champions, including Pacquiao, from seven different sports to find out what impressed them most about Tom Brady. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

FILE - In this Jan. 16, 2019, file photo, Manny Pacquiao attends a news conference in Las Vegas. The Associated Press asked eight of the greatest current and former champions, including Pacquiao, from seven different sports to find out what impressed them most about Tom Brady. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

Feb. 06, 2021 03:01 AM EST
In this still image from video provided by the NFL, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) speaks during Super Bowl 55 Opening Night, Monday, Feb. 1, 2021. (NFL via AP)

In this still image from video provided by the NFL, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) speaks during Super Bowl 55 Opening Night, Monday, Feb. 1, 2021. (NFL via AP)

Feb. 04, 2021 12:36 PM EST
FILE - In this Jan. 24, 2020, file photo, former basketball superstar Michael Jordan speaks during a news conference ahead of an NBA basketball game between the Charlotte Hornets and the Milwaukee Bucks in Paris. The Associated Press asked eight of the greatest current and former champions, including Jordan, from seven different sports to find out what impressed them most about Tom Brady. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus, File)

FILE - In this Jan. 24, 2020, file photo, former basketball superstar Michael Jordan speaks during a news conference ahead of an NBA basketball game between the Charlotte Hornets and the Milwaukee Bucks in Paris. The Associated Press asked eight of the greatest current and former champions, including Jordan, from seven different sports to find out what impressed them most about Tom Brady. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus, File)

Feb. 06, 2021 03:01 AM EST
FILE - In this Jan. 23, 2021, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James smiles during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls in Chicago. The Associated Press asked eight of the greatest current and former champions, including James, from seven different sports to find out what impressed them most about Tom Brady.(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

FILE - In this Jan. 23, 2021, file photo, Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James smiles during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls in Chicago. The Associated Press asked eight of the greatest current and former champions, including James, from seven different sports to find out what impressed them most about Tom Brady.(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Feb. 06, 2021 03:01 AM EST
FILE - In this Aug. 20, 2019, file photo, Serena Williams attends the Nike "Queens of the Future" tennis event in New York. The Associated Press asked eight of the greatest current and former champions, including Williams, from seven different sports to find out what impressed them most about Tom Brady. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)

FILE - In this Aug. 20, 2019, file photo, Serena Williams attends the Nike "Queens of the Future" tennis event in New York. The Associated Press asked eight of the greatest current and former champions, including Williams, from seven different sports to find out what impressed them most about Tom Brady. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)

Feb. 06, 2021 03:01 AM EST
FILE - In this Dec. 10, 2017, file photo, former Edmonton Oilers great Wayne Gretzky speaks to media in Toronto. The Associated Press asked eight of the greatest current and former champions, including Gretzky, from seven different sports to find out what impressed them most about Tom Brady. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

FILE - In this Dec. 10, 2017, file photo, former Edmonton Oilers great Wayne Gretzky speaks to media in Toronto. The Associated Press asked eight of the greatest current and former champions, including Gretzky, from seven different sports to find out what impressed them most about Tom Brady. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Feb. 06, 2021 03:01 AM EST
FILE - In this Jan. 23, 2021, file photo, Jimmie Johnson interacts with crew members in his garage during a practice session for the Rolex 24 hour auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. The Associated Press asked eight of the greatest current and former champions, including Johnson, from seven different sports to find out what impressed them most about Tom Brady.(AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

FILE - In this Jan. 23, 2021, file photo, Jimmie Johnson interacts with crew members in his garage during a practice session for the Rolex 24 hour auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. The Associated Press asked eight of the greatest current and former champions, including Johnson, from seven different sports to find out what impressed them most about Tom Brady.(AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

Feb. 06, 2021 03:01 AM EST