Tom Brady called Burton to congratulate her on making it to the pros. Burton is a Newton, Massachusetts, nativo. Brady told her he knew her father from his time with the New England Patriots. Steve Burton is a reporter for WBZ-TV in the Boston area.
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Veronica Burton is selected seventh overall by the Dallas Wings during the 2022 WNBA Draft on April 11, 2022, in New York. (Alex Nahorniak-Svenski/NBAE via Getty Images)
“Hey Veronica, che cosa succede? I just wanted to congratulate you on being drafted. The four-time Big Ten steals leader, I know you’re a finalist for the Nancy Lieberman Award, an All-American, and now you’re in the WNBA. Congrats to you,” ha detto Brady.
“I know the Burton family very well. I’ve known your dad for a long time, your brother [Austin]. Just know that I’m always cheering you from afar and I wish you the best of luck. You had an amazing career and we know you embody everything about the spirit of community. It will take you a long way in life, it will take you a long way in your basketball career and it will take you a long way in your family.”
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady leaves the field after losing an NFL wild-card playoff football game to the Tennessee Titans on Jan. 4, 2020, a Foxborough, Massachusetts. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Veronica Burton was glowing after the call from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers stella.
Veronica Burton of the Dallas Wings poses for a photo during the 2022 WNBA Draft on April 11, 2022, in New York. (Alex Nahorniak-Svenski/NBAE via Getty Images)
“That was Tom Brady, the GOAT – greatest player of all time – wishing me a congratulations. That means more than anything. He’s the best,” lei disse.
Burton was a standout player for the Wildcats during her senior season. She was averaging 17.8 punti, 5.5 rimbalzi e 6.4 assists per game. She also led Division 1 in steals per game, media 4.
The Wings were 14-18 last season and were ousted from the playoffs by the eventual champion Chicago Sky.
