During his roast on Netflix, Tom Brady showed he could take a joke, but there was one line that went a bit too far. Comedian Jeff Ross was referencing Brady’s unlikely journey with the New England Patriots. Ross joked about Brady being a late-round draft pick and then made a jab at Patriots owner Robert Kraft.
The punchline revolved around Kraft’s 2019 incident where he was charged with soliciting prostitution (charges later dropped). Ross implied on the roast that Brady, upon entering Kraft’s office for the first time, offered himself a massage, referencing the Florida spa situation.
This joke struck a nerve with Brady. He got up from his seat and approached the stage to address Ross directly. While the exact words were muffled, it was clear Brady was telling Ross to stop the joke. On mic, viewers heard Brady say, “Don’t say that s— again.”
Tom Brady wasn't a fan of this Robert Kraft joke…
Felt like a near Will Smith moment.pic.twitter.com/UX89tlw7f1
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) May 6, 2024
Robert Kraft’s 2019 controversy- What Really Happened?
In 2019, Robert Kraft found himself in the middle of a legal controversy. He was charged with two counts of soliciting prostitution in Florida. Kraft was accused of paying for sexual services at a massage parlor named Orchids of Asia Day Spa in Jupiter, Florida.
The incident allegedly occurred on consecutive days in January 2019.
Police claimed to have video evidence of Kraft engaging in the act and paying for it. Kraft pleaded not guilty to the charges. He publicly apologized for his actions, though he never admitted guilt. The case became a national news story, damaging Kraft’s reputation.
The key evidence in the case was the video footage captured by hidden cameras installed by police inside the massage parlor. In a crucial turn of events, a Florida appeals court ruled that these hidden cameras violated Kraft’s privacy rights. With the video evidence deemed inadmissible, prosecutors were forced to drop the charges against Kraft and all other defendants in the case.
How’s Tom Brady’s Rapport With Robert Kraft?
Former New England Patriots superstar, Tom Brady Brady and teams’ owner Robert Kraft achieved immense success by winning six Super Bowls together. This likely built a strong professional bond.
Coming out of college (University of Michigan), Brady wasn’t considered a top prospect. His performance at the NFL Scouting Combine didn’t help either. As a result, he fell significantly in the draft. Brady and his family expected him to be picked in the 2nd or 3rd round, but team after team passed him over.
The New England Patriots finally selected him with the 199th pick, a compensatory selection in the 6th round. This means other teams had lost free agents and the Patriots were awarded extra picks. Brady was the seventh quarterback taken that year. This late selection turned out to be a massive steal for the Patriots. FOLKS, REST IS HISTORY!
