July 21st 2023.
The Major Pickleball League has gained recognition in the professional sports world, and more and more big names are getting involved. According to Boardroom, Canadian rapper Drake, actor Michael B. Jordan, and Steve Stoute, the founder and CEO of United Masters and Translation, now make up part of the Brooklyn Aces franchise.
Pickleball has seen a rapid increase in popularity in recent years. It combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong, and can be played both indoors and outdoors. Rich Kleiman, the co-founder and CEO of Boardroom and 35V, as well as the majority owner of the Aces, commented on the new investments in a statement: “We’re thrilled to have this incredible group of investors join the Brooklyn Aces as we continue to grow the team and raise the profile of Major League Pickleball as a whole. Our investor group includes some of the most savvy entrepreneurs in the business. Having this type of network on our cap table will help us become successful.”
The Brooklyn Aces has made a commitment to the pickleball community through its new investors. They plan to host more community events to grow the team’s presence and increase the visibility of the Brooklyn Aces’ players in the second half of the major league pickleball season. On August 3, 2023, the Aces will be organizing Aces Day of Play at the CityPickle courts in Manhattan, which will be focused on youth and encouraging young people to play.
The Major League Pickleball currently has 16 teams in the United States. In 2023, there will be six tournaments in six cities with prizes totaling over $2 million. In 2022, NBA champions LeBron James, Draymond Green, and Kevin Love joined the Major League Pickleball as part of a new ownership group. This shows that the league is rapidly gaining recognition and respect in the world of professional sports.
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