Watch full video: Rob Gronkowski Says He Could ‘100 Percent’ Beat Tom Brady at Pickleball

Watch full video: Rob Gronkowski Says He Could ‘100 Percent’ Beat Tom Brady at Pickleball

Gronk may now be added to the list of individuals that adore pickleball!

The 33-year-old former NFL player, commonly known as Rob Gronkowski, claims he could “100%” defeat Tom Brady in the popular sport. Brady was a former colleague and close friend of his.

When questioned about Brady’s earlier remarks that he would “be really good” at the game, the former tight end adds on the red carpet at the LuisaViaRoma for UNICEF Winter Gala in St. Barts, “He knows his stuff.”

“I do play. I adore it “Gronkowski keeps playing, but he hasn’t yet followed Brady’s example and paid to play in Major League Pickleball.

The former athlete stated that his new year’s resolution is to stay active and in shape, and that he now hopes to “win at cornhole” and pickleball.

Rob Gronkowski Would Be “Really Good” at Pickleball, Says Tom Brady, Who Is “Just Alright”
Camille Kostek and Rob Gronkowski go to the LuisaViaRoma for UNICEF Winter Gala.
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Even if Tom Brady says, “I’m done with football,” Rob Gronkowski declares that he won’t join the NFL again.
Earlier this year, Gronkowski announced his second NFL retirement.

To ESPN writer Mike Reiss, Gronkowski said, “I’m done with football.” “I enjoy the game. I enjoy the game. And undoubtedly grateful for all the possibilities the game of football has provided me and the connections I’ve formed. I spent two seasons in Tampa and nine seasons here in New England.”

However, he continued, “I’ve had enough of football and I’m ready to move into the business world, projects, and just see what’s out there and where I can find my place.

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Brady paid a special homage to his former comrade after his retirement. Together, they competed for 11 seasons with the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, winning four Super Bowls.

Brady stated on Instagram, “Teammate, buddy, brother, just a few of the adjectives that spring to me when I think about @gronk.

He stated, “Throughout his whole career, no one has ever personified the idea of ‘leaving it all out on the field’ like Rob has. “Every every snap, I knew he was going to get to his spot no matter how many people you put in front of him,” the player said.