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Aug 27, 2022; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) smiles during the national anthem before the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports | Reuters
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Aug 27, 2022; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) smiles during the national anthem before the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports | Reuters
As the work of PB Shelley in the Poem Ozymandias reminds us of the effect of a turning clock. Nothing stands the test of time, or so it seems. In contrast to the general theme, Tom Brady has taken steps to make sure his love of sports is never questioned.
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The 45 years old quarterback has been a shrewd businessman throughout his career. He had already covered multiple industries in his portfolio up until now. From the fashion industry to owning restaurants. Proving his resolute sense of growth, the player has a new venture now to focus on. As the sport of Pickleball takes America by storm, it has sent many big names scrambling to become a part of the growing sensation. After LeBron James, Tom Brady becomes the latest name to pick up a team in the MLP.
Why is Tom Brady interested, and what is the sport?
Brady will be joining the six-time grand slam-winning tennis star, Kim Clijsters. And according to reports, Knighthead Capital Management LLC will be leading the ownership group. The Major League Pickleball (MLP) looks to expand its league to 16 teams from the current number of 12 teams.
Tom Brady and Kim Clijsters are headlining a group to purchase a Major League Pickleball expansion team, per @FOS pic.twitter.com/383zJQHdaX
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) October 12, 2022
TB12 even expressed his excitement about the sport and the opportunity. “Look, I’ve been trying to find a way to extend my professional sports career beyond my 40s. Even into my 50s, 60s… 70s! As long as I can, right?” added Brady. And to him, Pickleball was the answer.
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Oct 9, 2022; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) works out prior to the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
The sport is a cocktail of badminton, tennis and ping-pong. And has gained traction since the lockdown. With a fast pace and fun-infused mechanics to learning the game, it has become one of the fastest-growing sports in the world. Furthermore, it places even a lesser burden on the body and can be enjoyed by a broader array of players.
Even though the sport started as a game to enjoy with friends and family, in an easygoing way, Tom Brady, the ultimate competitor, made his intentions clear. He told people to be prepared as he enters the ‘popular neighborhood sports’ with the aim to dominate.
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