Paul Pierce’s latest hot take has NFL fans shaking their heads and firing back with some serious heat. The NBA legend sparked a firestorm after claiming that Patrick Mahomes’ legacy is still “up in the air” compared to Tom Brady’s.
And let’s just say fans didn’t hold back.
Fans Fire Back at Paul Pierce’s Patrick Mahomes Take
Pierce stirred up controversy by suggesting that if Mahomes loses his upcoming game, any conversation about him surpassing Brady for GOAT status would be over.
“What a dumb**s take,” one fan fired back, immediately questioning Pierce’s logic.
One pointed out, “Even by ring counting logic, how does this make sense?” highlighting Brady’s own struggles before securing his fourth title. “Mahomes is in year 8,” they reminded, emphasizing how the quarterback’s career is still unfolding.
Even by ring counting logic how does this make sense?
Brady after he won 3 rings, and before he won ring # 4 he
Lost 2x in SB
Lost 3x in Conf
Lost 2x in Div
Lost in WCThen won #4 in year 15
Mahomes is in year 8
Everybody with the all or nothing world is ending takes
— sports talk (@rsandns) January 18, 2025
Others took aim at Brady’s own playoff failures. “Stop the 🧢,” one fan retorted, bringing up Brady’s loss to Mark Sanchez and his struggles in making the AFC Championship Game. “Relax, the guy isn’t even 30 yet,” they added, pointing out Mahomes’ potential.
Fans became even more critical, slamming the narrative as “hack, bland, clickbait-y” and reminding everyone that Brady, despite his rings, had missed the Super Bowl far more times than he had played in it.
“That’s total nonsense,” another fan summarized.
Despite the trolling, the debate continues: can Mahomes ever overtake Brady, or will his pursuit of greatness be tainted by the heavy comparison? Meanwhile, Cam Newton cast doubts on Mahomes’ aspirations of a three-peat.
Cam Newton Questions Mahomes’ 3-Peat Chances
Cam Newton isn’t sold on the Kansas City Chiefs’ chances of a three-peat. Despite their 15-2 record this season, Newton questioned whether the Chiefs are as intimidating as they’ve been in recent years.
He said, “Patrick Mahomes is not even being mentioned in the MVP race, when has that happened? Patrick Mahomes is not even in Pro Bowl contention, when has that happened? … This is not the same Patrick Mahomes team that we’re used to. … The Kansas City Chiefs look beatable, more than they have in recent years.”
Newton also noted that Mahomes was absent from Pro Bowl discussions, something fans are not accustomed to seeing from the star QB. He went on to argue that the Chiefs now look more beatable than ever.
With the playoffs underway, Mahomes’ squad may still get the job done, but Newton’s critique of the 2024 edition of the Chiefs serves as a reminder that even the most dominant teams have their vulnerable moments.