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Tom Brady is hopping on the pickleball bandwagon in a huge way

By Rylie Smith

TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 9: Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers drops back to pass during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on October 9, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 9: Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers drops back to pass during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on October 9, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images) /
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady has been hopping on the bandwagon for different sports, and he’s decided to hop on pickleball now.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady is all about pickleball now. Major League Pickleball has announced Brady and Kim Clijsters to its roster of high-profile owners, according to Alex Raskin of Daily Mail.

Other investors include LeBron James, Kevin Love, Draymond Green, Drew Brees and Matt Alvarez.

According to Jessica Golden of CNBC, “The new ownership group will be part of Major League Pickleball’s latest growth plan, which includes expanding to 16 teams from 12, and doubling the number of events to six. Prize money and payouts are also expected to grow and surpass $2 million.”

Brady has also invested in several other companies and is hoping to transfer into the next stage of his career as an entrepreneur, according to Golden.

Buccaneers QB Tom Brady is hoping to transfer into the next stage of his career as an entrepreneur

Brady’s been investing in quite a few things and starting up businesses, including his health and wellness line TB12, his clothing line BRADY, NFT’s and now pickleball. He originally shared the news of his pickleball investment in an Instagram video.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CjngEXnAyeV/

"“Look, I’ve been trying to find a way to extend my professional sports career, in my 40s, even into my 50s, 60s, 70s! As long as I can, right? And I think I got the answer. Seems like everyone else has the answer too — pickleball! We’re going to keep bringing awareness to this thing all around the country, all around the world. And look, you know how I get with competition, right? I love that it’s become such a popular neighborhood sport. It’s a great way to get out of the house, but I’m coming to win. I’m coming to dominate the sport. Pickleball — let’s f—ing go.” -Tom Brady, via Instagram"

He’s certainly on a good track to open several opportunities for himself through entrepreneurship.

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