Rob Gronkowski, Tom Brady.Photo: Mike Ehrmann/Getty; Maddie Meyer/GettyTom Bradywould absolutely draft former teammateRob Gronkowski— inpickleball.Theseven-time Super Bowl championspoke to the media on Thursday as he prepared for week 6 of the NFL season, and talked abouthis latest business venture: investing in Major League Pickleball.As he delves into the fast-growing sport, Brady was asked which of his current Tampa Bay Buccaneers teammates would make his team.Brady’s first response was that “Mike would be really good”, likely referring to wide receiver Mike Evans. The 45-year-old then added that, “Gronk would be really good too,” but noted that his longtime friend is not currently on the team.Gronkowski, 33, previouslycame out of retirementfrom the Patriots to rejoin his former New England teammate on the Buccaneersin April 2020.Rob Gronkowski and Tom Brady.Mike Ehrmann/GettyThe duo played 11 seasons togetherand won four Super Bowls during their time on the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.After Gronkowskiannounced his second retirementfrom the NFL in June, Brady shared a heartfelt tribute to his friend on social media.“Teammate, friend, brother, just a few of the words that come to mind when I think of @gronk,” the quarterbackwrote on Instagram.“Nobody has ever embodied the idea of ‘leaving it all out on the field’ like Rob has throughout his entire career,” he continued. “Every single snap, I knew that no matter how many people you put in front of him, he was going to get to his spot.“Bradyhad previously retiredfrom professional football in Feb. 2022 butreturned to the sportonly one month later.When asked during Thursday’s press conference about how he would perform in the fast-growing sport, Brady answered: “I’m alright for a 45 year old with average athleticism, I’m decent.“RELATED VIDEO:Tom BradyAnnounces He’s Joining a New Pro Sports League — Pickleball: ‘I’m Coming to Dominate’Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.His investment in pickleball comes after other athletes like tennis starKim Clijsters, NBA championLeBron Jamesand NFL starDrew Breesannounced their involvement with the growing league.Major League Pickleball said that Brady and Clijsters, 39, are buying an expansion team, with games beginning in 2023, perCNBC.
Rob Gronkowski, Tom Brady.Photo: Mike Ehrmann/Getty; Maddie Meyer/Getty
Tom Bradywould absolutely draft former teammateRob Gronkowski— inpickleball.Theseven-time Super Bowl championspoke to the media on Thursday as he prepared for week 6 of the NFL season, and talked abouthis latest business venture: investing in Major League Pickleball.As he delves into the fast-growing sport, Brady was asked which of his current Tampa Bay Buccaneers teammates would make his team.Brady’s first response was that “Mike would be really good”, likely referring to wide receiver Mike Evans. The 45-year-old then added that, “Gronk would be really good too,” but noted that his longtime friend is not currently on the team.Gronkowski, 33, previouslycame out of retirementfrom the Patriots to rejoin his former New England teammate on the Buccaneersin April 2020.Rob Gronkowski and Tom Brady.Mike Ehrmann/GettyThe duo played 11 seasons togetherand won four Super Bowls during their time on the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.After Gronkowskiannounced his second retirementfrom the NFL in June, Brady shared a heartfelt tribute to his friend on social media.“Teammate, friend, brother, just a few of the words that come to mind when I think of @gronk,” the quarterbackwrote on Instagram.“Nobody has ever embodied the idea of ‘leaving it all out on the field’ like Rob has throughout his entire career,” he continued. “Every single snap, I knew that no matter how many people you put in front of him, he was going to get to his spot.“Bradyhad previously retiredfrom professional football in Feb. 2022 butreturned to the sportonly one month later.When asked during Thursday’s press conference about how he would perform in the fast-growing sport, Brady answered: “I’m alright for a 45 year old with average athleticism, I’m decent.“RELATED VIDEO:Tom BradyAnnounces He’s Joining a New Pro Sports League — Pickleball: ‘I’m Coming to Dominate’Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.His investment in pickleball comes after other athletes like tennis starKim Clijsters, NBA championLeBron Jamesand NFL starDrew Breesannounced their involvement with the growing league.Major League Pickleball said that Brady and Clijsters, 39, are buying an expansion team, with games beginning in 2023, perCNBC.
Tom Bradywould absolutely draft former teammateRob Gronkowski— inpickleball.
Theseven-time Super Bowl championspoke to the media on Thursday as he prepared for week 6 of the NFL season, and talked abouthis latest business venture: investing in Major League Pickleball.
As he delves into the fast-growing sport, Brady was asked which of his current Tampa Bay Buccaneers teammates would make his team.
Brady’s first response was that “Mike would be really good”, likely referring to wide receiver Mike Evans. The 45-year-old then added that, “Gronk would be really good too,” but noted that his longtime friend is not currently on the team.
Gronkowski, 33, previouslycame out of retirementfrom the Patriots to rejoin his former New England teammate on the Buccaneersin April 2020.
Rob Gronkowski and Tom Brady.Mike Ehrmann/Getty
The duo played 11 seasons togetherand won four Super Bowls during their time on the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
After Gronkowskiannounced his second retirementfrom the NFL in June, Brady shared a heartfelt tribute to his friend on social media.
“Teammate, friend, brother, just a few of the words that come to mind when I think of @gronk,” the quarterbackwrote on Instagram.
“Nobody has ever embodied the idea of ‘leaving it all out on the field’ like Rob has throughout his entire career,” he continued. “Every single snap, I knew that no matter how many people you put in front of him, he was going to get to his spot.”
Bradyhad previously retiredfrom professional football in Feb. 2022 butreturned to the sportonly one month later.
When asked during Thursday’s press conference about how he would perform in the fast-growing sport, Brady answered: “I’m alright for a 45 year old with average athleticism, I’m decent.”
RELATED VIDEO:Tom BradyAnnounces He’s Joining a New Pro Sports League — Pickleball: ‘I’m Coming to Dominate’
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
His investment in pickleball comes after other athletes like tennis starKim Clijsters, NBA championLeBron Jamesand NFL starDrew Breesannounced their involvement with the growing league.
Major League Pickleball said that Brady and Clijsters, 39, are buying an expansion team, with games beginning in 2023, perCNBC.
source: people.com
