‘He’s Now a Lamb…instead of the GOAT’- Newly-Retired Tom Brady Given Alternate Career Option in a Sport Featuring Naomi Osaka, Nick Kyrgios, and Chris Evert as Investors

Published 02/07/2023, 10:50 AM EST

When one has advanced so far in their field that people start considering them the best, that person generally starts looking for other ventures to conquer. Such a person also ends up earning an endless amount of wealth. Investment in other fields is a natural next step. Tom Brady, one of the greatest former quarterbacks, is one such individual who has invested in a sport quite similar to tennis.

Pickleball is an outdoor or indoor racket sport. It is similar to tennis in its rules and the design of the court. The sport uses a paddle and a hollow polymer ball for play. Sports and Fitness Industry Association named it the fastest-growing sport in 2021, 2022, and 2023. The sport’s popularity is off the charts as it has attracted various tennis players such as Naomi Osaka and Nick Kyrgios. Even retired professionals like Chris Evert are investing in Pickleball.

Fan reactions to Tom Brady investing in Pickleball

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Tom Brady retired from American football on 1st February. After a long career, he has sealed his position as the greatest quarterback of all time. The California native, however, is not ready to rest and part from sports. A recent post from a Pickleball news account told that Tom Brady has invested in the sport. Brady has purchased a team in the Pickleball expansion of 2023 along with Kim Clijsters, 2003 number 1 in WTA.

Pickleball is becoming famous day by day. Brady purchasing the team that is part of the expansion of the sport is only proof of that. The post included lines from the Wall Street Journal quote on the move “Tom Brady is (Finally) Ready for Pickleball. An NFL legend says farewell again. This time he says its ‘For good’“.

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Fans reaction to the announcement are mixed.

One user believes that Brady won’t be as great in Pickleball. @pbkarl commented: “He’s not going to be the Goat in PB!“.

One user said that Brady will start out as a young lamb. @heidibombmom commented: “He’s now a Lamb 🐑 Instead of the Goat 🐐“.

A fan of Pickleball invited Brady to play the sport. @zerozerostartpickleball commented: “Come play pickleball Tom!👏“.

Another fan inquired if Brady himself plays the sport. @marilyn.miller.7777 commented: “So he spends money on a team….does he play!“.

One user believed that Brady will not be as good at the sport as American football: @pbkarl commented: “He’s not going to be the Goat in PB!“.

The opinion of one fan was that Brady was trying to gain attention. @picklegarb commented: “This is one way to get his attention!!! 11 and 12 will be teammates“.

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In a different move, one user wished him the best of luck. @sylvia.walsh.583 commented: “Go for it Tom. You will do amazing!! ❤️“.

Another fan applauded Brady’s decision. @toptier.pickleball commented: “👏👏👏”.

Similarly, another user praised his choice. @ifootworx commented: “👏🔥🔥🔥👏”.

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Sports players have to retire a lot sooner than the rest. Ageing takes a toll on the physical ability of the body. Tom Brady was no different, even though he played for a long time. However, he is keeping things fresh by taking up another sport.

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Ripunjay is a Tennis Writer at EssentiallySports. He completed his bachelor’s in Economics at Ambedkar University, New Delhi and worked as a freelance writer for a renowned sports publication, covering various social media personalities. Ripunjay is a diehard Roger Federer fan, whose dominance on the ATP Tour made him fall in love with tennis.

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Arijit Saha

‘He’s Now a Lamb…instead of the GOAT’- Newly-Retired Tom Brady Given Alternate Career Option in a Sport Featuring Naomi Osaka, Nick Kyrgios, and Chris Evert as Investors

Fan reactions to Tom Brady investing in Pickleball

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