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Many NBA players are great investors. They plan for their future and want to be wealthy even after their careers end. This is why some of them have invested in Major League Pickleball.
Pickleball is a racket sport that was invented in 1965. It has become extremely popular in the past few years and is currently the fastest growing sport in the United States. Due to this, Steve Kuhn founded Major League Pickleball in 2021.
The professional sports league has a long way to go. However, its expansion will happen much faster thanks to investments from NBA players.
This article will talk about players who have invested in pickleball. Major League Pickleball will expand from 12 to 16 teams in 2023, and these players will be team owners.
LeBron James was among first NBA players to invest in Major League Pickleball
LeBron James is one of the wealthiest athletes in the world. While he's made a lot of money from his contracts, most of his net worth comes from his smart business investments. Thanks to them, James has become a billionaire.
The LA Lakers forward was among the first NBA players to invest in the fastest growing sport in the country. Considering how popular pickleball has been in the past few years, it could easily end up improving LeBron's portfolio.
Draymond Green is a pickleball investor
Draymond Green is one of the most successful NBA players. He has won four championships in the past eight years and is looking for the fifth ring this season. Considering how good the Golden State Warriors are, this could easily happen.
Besides his impressive on-court skills, the 32-year-old defensive specialist is a decent investor as well. His investment in pickleball will help the new professional sports league and will also help him in the long run.
Kevin Love is affiliated with Major League Pickleball
Kevin Love is close to the two other players on this list. He won a championship with LeBron James in Cleveland and has had many epic battles against Draymond Green.
In 2022, all three of them decided to invest in pickleball. Love's net worth is estimated at $100 million and if Major League Pickleball takes off, he could end up doubling it at least.
Kevin Durant is the latest pickleball investor
Kevin Durant and his Brooklyn Nets have a long way to go this season. After a disappointing first-round sweep in the playoffs last season, the Nets will have to do a great job to make things right this season.
Durant is one of the best players in the league, but he's also a great businessman. On Thursday, the two-time NBA champion announced that he had purchased an MLP expansion team, which is a great business move.
