Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James of the Lakers is among a group of NBA All-Stars that has secured the rights to purchase a Major League Pickleball team.
Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors talks with injured LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers at Chase Center April 7, 2022, in San Francisco.
It appears the idea originated from Carter, who plays the game, a combination of tennis, badminton and ping-pong. "When I started playing pickleball, I immediately connected with the sport’s community and its capacity to be both fun and competitive," Carter told CNBC."To see the sport growing in communities all over is really exciting, and we’re looking forward to bringing our expertise together to try and build a championship team."Major League Pickleball is growing fast, expanding from 12 to 16 teams next year.
Amateur pickleball players play mixed double matches during the Professional Pickleball Association Baird Wealth Management Open at the Lindner Family Tennis Center.