Published 16:05 IST, December 28th 2020

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NFL icon Tom Brady reacted to LeBron James' compliment on Twitter by quoting his tweet with an iconic Miami Heat photo featuring the Lakers icon and Dwyane Wade

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Over weekend, Tampa Bay Buccaneers trounced Detroit Lions 47-7, with Tom Bry stealing show. Fans were in awe of Bry's performance – one of his best for this season. Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was among those impressed with Bry and Bucs, and went on Twitter to share his excitement about game. Bry replied to James delivering witty interaction between two greats' fans were hoping for. 

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During Bucs and Lions game, Bry threw a pass to Rob Gronkowski down right sideline. latter was able to get a reception, giving ir team first score of game. James was referring to that very pass in his tweet, tagging both players. Bry's response did not disappoint, as she shared historic photo of Dwyane We after his iconic alley-oop to James while y were with Miami Heat. 

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While Brody quoted James' tweet without a caption, alley-oop photo h people convinced that he was comparing his chemistry with Gronkowski to that of We and James – who won Heat two titles. When both were at New England Patriots, Bry and Gronkowski were one of league's best duos. As both players have moved on to Bucs, y are still a formidable pair to watch out for. 

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Bucs victory secured ir playoff spot. Bry, on or hand, h one of his finest games this season, throwing 348 yards and four touchdowns. “We’re 10-5 and I know that gets us a spot", Bry said after game, aware that y have a lot to accomplish. "But I think re’s room for improvement . . . I know at different times we haven’t played way we’re capable of playing and when we do play that way we’re capable of playing, we’re tough to beat".

Bucs will play Atlanta Falcons next on Sunday, January 3, 2021, at 1:00 PM (11:30 PM IST). Upcoming Week 17 results will determine Bucs playoffs schedule.

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16:05 IST, December 28th 2020