NBA World Reacts To Kevin Durant Investment News

Reactions to the news of Kevin Durant's investment in sports.

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Pickleball is receiving considerable funding from Kevin Durant and Rich Kleiman.

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It has been revealed that Durant and Kleiman will buy an expansion squad for Major League Pickleball.

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According to Kleiman, the passion for pickleball came naturally to me as a player and fan.

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While some people are perplexed by Durant's investment, others think it was a wise choice.

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Henry Lockwood from Barstool Sports remarked, Pickleball is a lot of fun to play, but watching it is terribly boring.

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One fan remarked, It's impossible to not be impressed by the support Major League Pickleball has garnered with KD.

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The MLP is anticipated to have a total of 16 clubs in 2019. Its players will receive more in prizes.

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