{"id":25351,"date":"2024-02-27T22:46:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-27T22:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prnasia.com\/story\/archive\/4347482_AE47482_0"},"modified":"2024-02-27T22:46:00","modified_gmt":"2024-02-27T22:46:00","slug":"nba-star-patty-mills-takes-ownership-in-brisbane-breakers-joins-other-high-profile-australians-in-backing-major-league-pickleball-australia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/transmediavictoria.net.au\/?p=25351","title":{"rendered":"NBA star Patty Mills takes ownership in Brisbane Breakers, joins other high profile Australians in backing Major League Pickleball Australia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>NBA Champion, Olympic flagbearer and Bronze medalist basketballer <b><span class=\"xn-person\">Patty Mills<\/span><\/b> joins ownership group backing the Brisbane Breakers.<\/li>\n<li>Following the announcement of <span class=\"xn-person\">Steve Smith&#8217;s<\/span> investment into the Sydney Smash, <span class=\"xn-person\">Patty Mills<\/span> has secured an ownership stake in the Brisbane Breakers.<\/li>\n<li>MLP Australia Season One 2024 kicked off in <span class=\"xn-location\">Sydney<\/span>, 23-25 February, next tournament in <span class=\"xn-location\">Auckland<\/span> 29-21 March.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">SYDNEY<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">Feb. 28, 2024<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212;&nbsp;NBA star <span class=\"xn-person\">Patty Mills<\/span> joins the growing list of elite Australian athletes and high profile business people backing <span class=\"xn-location\">Australia&#8217;s<\/span> official pro pickleball league, Major League Pickleball Australia.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"xn-person\">Patrick Mills<\/span>, Point Guard for the Atlanta Hawks said, &quot;This opportunity is not just an investment in a team, but in the future of the sport, the athletes who play it, and the community that supports it. I believe in the power of sport to inspire, unite, and create positive change, and I see the Brisbane Breakers as a pivotal part of this vision. Together, we aim to cultivate talent, foster a culture of excellence, and make a lasting impact both on and off the court. I am excited to embark on this journey and contribute to writing a new chapter in Australian sport&quot;.<\/p>\n<p>The Brisbane Breakers were overall champions from the 2023 season and under the leadership of Captain <span class=\"xn-person\">Ludovica Sciaky<\/span>, are one of Major League Pickleball&#8217;s top contenders in the current season.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"xn-person\">Anthony Liveris<\/span>, President of Pacific Pickleball commented, &quot;<span class=\"xn-person\">Patty Mills<\/span> represents the best of a global <span class=\"xn-location\">Australia<\/span>. Widely respected for his leadership and sports knowledge, Patty&#8217;s involvement will rapidly bolster pickleball&#8217;s growth.&quot;<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"xn-person\">Adam Thompson<\/span>, CEO of Pacific Pickleball, added, &quot;We are thrilled to partner with Patty and the exceptional organisation behind him. He is a true Australian icon.&quot;<\/p>\n<p>Patty joins <span class=\"xn-person\">Andrew Liveris&#8217;<\/span> family office as the ownership group behind the Brisbane Breakers.<\/p>\n<p>Coming into its second year, Major League Pickleball Australia, the official professional pickleball league of <span class=\"xn-location\">Australia<\/span>, boasts a prize pool of over <span class=\"xn-money\">$700,000<\/span> across six events in <span class=\"xn-location\">Australia<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">New Zealand<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Asia<\/span>. The league features twelve professional teams, showcasing the top players in the region, complemented by international talents. The season kicked off in <span class=\"xn-location\">Sydney<\/span> last weekend, seeing the Northern Crocs defeat the South East Asia Surge in the finals.<\/p>\n<p>The next event of the season is scheduled for the 29th to 31st of March in <span class=\"xn-location\">Auckland, New Zealand<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/pacificpickleball.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">pacificpickleball.com.au<\/a>&nbsp;or contact the MLP Australia Communications Director.<\/p>\n<p><u>Media Contact:<\/u><\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"xn-person\">Shannon Knaus<\/span><br \/><\/b><b>Communications and Marketing Director<br \/><\/b><b>m.<\/b> +61 (0) 438 487 216 (<span class=\"xn-location\">Australia<\/span>)<br \/><b>e.<\/b>&nbsp;<u><a href=\"mailto:shannon@pacificpickleball.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">shannon@pacificpickleball.net<\/a><br \/><\/u><b>w.<\/b>&nbsp;<u><a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u=http-3A__pacificpickleball.net_&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&amp;r=sqW5rRlZkERa7yQu2ceQzeYcSrx6b_m7meuI2Sz3Ipk&amp;m=lcTdArRBaQMcETRlSQrL6Hc2WlAxsBqLdvFc9oVBFimmjVi-ZtD-42qZtKl-JZrk&amp;s=Sqlr7Mzy2apKn3oV_CovpZB6yV45V6VlcSG3KmWixDM&amp;e=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">pacificpickleball.net<\/a><br \/><\/u><b>insta.<\/b>&nbsp;<u><a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u=https-3A__www.instagram.com_pacific.pickleball&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&amp;r=sqW5rRlZkERa7yQu2ceQzeYcSrx6b_m7meuI2Sz3Ipk&amp;m=lcTdArRBaQMcETRlSQrL6Hc2WlAxsBqLdvFc9oVBFimmjVi-ZtD-42qZtKl-JZrk&amp;s=GW9XXsgdx-amKoWN1Xlza_Rhj4eoLiycaNkBjvDtQ6c&amp;e=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">@pacificpickleball<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n<p><b>About Major League Pickleball Australia and Pacific Pickleball:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Pacific Pickleball is the official Professional Pickleball League of <span class=\"xn-location\">Australia<\/span> featuring the top players, highest prize money, and best events across <span class=\"xn-location\">Australia<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">New Zealand<\/span>, and Asia. Pacific Pickleball offers two formats for athletes including Major League Pickleball Australia&#8217;s (MLP Australia&#8217;s) Pro Teams Format, and Pacific Pickleball League&#8217;s (PPL) Pro Tour Format for both Open and Masters 50+ Athletes, in partnership with Pickleball Australia Association (PAA). Pacific Pickleball aims to grow the total number of Pickleball players in APAC to 1 Million in 2032 by promoting the sport through world-class events, professional pathways for top players, dedicated pickleball venues, and strong partnerships at international, national and grassroot levels; on a journey to bring Pickleball to all.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NBA Champion, Olympic flagbearer and Bronze medalist basketballer Patty Mills joins ownership group backing the Brisbane Breakers. Following the announcement of Steve Smith&#8217;s investment into the Sydney Smash, Patty Mills has secured an ownership stake in the Brisbane Breakers. 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