Brady Dunks Gronkowski, Tebow Signs a Gator as Fanatics Fest Kicks Off
LeBron James stayed quiet on free agency during the sports memorabilia convention's opening days
Tom Brady sent longtime teammate Rob Gronkowski splashing into 500 gallons of Raising Cane's sauce with a pinpoint throw during a viral dunk-tank moment at the opening day of Fanatics Fest, Fox News reported. Raising Cane's owner Todd Graves discussed how the stunt came together at the sports memorabilia convention.
Elsewhere at the event, two fans brought a full-sized taxidermied alligator for Florida Gators legend Tim Tebow to autograph, creating what Fox News described as the ultimate piece of Gators memorabilia.
LeBron James, meanwhile, kept his cards close during four scheduled public appearances around the fest's first two days. James finished his fourth appearance Friday without revealing any details about his upcoming free agency decision, according to ESPN, continuing the silence he maintained through the prior three sessions.
The convention has drawn a mix of current stars and legends for autograph sessions and stunts aimed at fans, blending nostalgia with viral moments designed for social media circulation.
— Compiled from reporting by Fox News and ESPN.