Two biggest NBA rivals and BFFs are buying a pickleball franchise😯

Players may be strong rivals on the ground but can be besties off the court

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Same is the case with NBA stars Draymond Green and LeBron who are BFF’s off the field

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The two players have faced each other in four NBA Finals games, rivalries, but remain friends off the court.

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The duo decked up together to buy an expansion franchise in Major League Pickleball

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Kevin love of the Cleveland Cavaliers also was one of the partners in the purchase

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Major League Pickleball consists of four games, women doubles, men’s doubles and two mixed doubles

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The game uses hollow balls to make small court mix of tennis and badminton

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Other teams are Jackrabbits, lions, chimeras, ATX Pickleballers , Florida Smash, the bus etc

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Patrick Mahomes explains the argument with eric bieniemy

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