Tom Brady's recent confrontation with Logan Paul has drawn criticism from sports commentators, who questioned his post-retirement image and suggested he is risking the legacy he built during his NFL career. Some even linked the change in his public persona to his 2022 split from Gisele Bündchen. Meanwhile, Dave Portnoy blamed Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin for Brady's growing involvement in high-profile promotional events and entertainment ventures.Tom Brady's latest public appearance has sparked another round of debate, but this time the criticism is not about football. Following his headline-making confrontation with WWE star Logan Paul, sports commentator Jason Whitlock questioned the NFL legend's recent choices, suggesting Brady has drifted away from the image that once made him one of sports' most respected figures.Jason Whitlock questions Tom Brady's post-retirement image after Logan Paul clashBrady's face-off with Logan Paul at Fanatics Fest quickly became one of the biggest talking points of the weekend. The former quarterback even slapped the WWE star during the exchange, leaving fans wondering whether the confrontation was genuine or carefully planned to generate attention.Jason Whitlock believes the incident reflects a larger pattern in Brady's post-retirement career.Speaking on his show, Whitlock argued that Brady has become increasingly focused on entertainment rather than protecting the legacy he built during his playing days. He also connected that shift to the end of Brady's marriage with Gisele Bündchen."There's nothing wrong with a man making money," Whitlock said. "The question is, what's he trading for it? It's all just incredibly weird. ... Some people say Brady is lost since his retirement. I think he's been lost since he and Gisele separated in 2022. ... It's like Brady wants Mike Tyson's post career legacy. Maybe Brady will sleep with a line in the next Hangover movie. Or tattoo half his face. He love Mike Tyson, but we also giggle behind his back."Whitlock's remarks quickly fueled discussion online because they went beyond Brady's recent publicity appearances. Instead, they questioned whether the seven-time Super Bowl champion is risking the reputation he spent more than two decades building in the NFL.The criticism also comes as speculation grows that Brady could eventually step into a WWE ring. Earlier this year, he admitted during a conversation with Cody Rhodes that wrestling is something he would like to explore, adding more fuel to theories that his exchange with Logan Paul was part of a larger storyline.Tom Brady's Logan Paul feud draws more criticism as Dave Portnoy points at Michael RubinWhitlock was not the only prominent media personality to question Brady's recent direction.Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy also weighed in during Wake Up Barstool, but he pointed the finger at Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin rather than Brady himself."It's Michael Rubin. He'll lamify the the coolest guys in the world," Portnoy said. "I mean, I don't know what he has. It's like every celebrity athlete is like, "Michael Rubin, Hey, how high do you want me to jump, Michael Rubin?" And they jump."The whole thing is disgusting, and I don't want to say it, but I'll say it. It all started when he started hating on the Patriots... I'd be in such a dark place if I had to defend this nonsense, this garbage. But thankfully, it coincided with him being like, 'I don't care about the Patriots because I'm going to be the lamest guy in the world.'"Despite mounting criticism, Brady’s schedule is still busy. He is the lead NFL analyst for FOX Sports, also a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders and continues to grow his business ventures beyond football.Whether or not his meeting with Logan Paul was a genuine meeting or a publicity stunt, it has achieved one thing. It has kept Tom Brady in the sports conversation years after he left the NFL.