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Jeremy Lin Continues His Pickleball Journey With His DINKsanity! Event Alongside the Bay Area Breakers

by Jason Flamm on

Mark your calendars for September 3rd, as DINKsanity! is set to take the pickleball world by storm at the Hub Sports Club in Alameda, California.

The event features the one and only Jeremy Lin, a former NBA star who now plays for the New Taipei Kings of the Taiwan Professional Basketball League.

About the exhibition

Starting at 4pm PT, Lin will showcase his skills in an exhibition match alongside the Bay Area Breakers (Lin is part of the ownership group) vs the So Cal Hard Eights.

MLP’s Bay Area Breakers Score Strategic Partnership
NextShark, a leading source for Asian and Asian American news, are now a part owner of the Bay Area Breakers, a team in the Challenger level of Major League Pickleball.

Proceeds from the exhibition will benefit the Jeremy Lin Foundation and Pickleball Cares, two organizations dedicated to making a difference through sport and community.

You can find more information and purchase tickets on the Bay Area Breakers website.

About the Bay Area Breakers

Formed in 2022 by Mimi and David Mercado and Ritchie Tuazon, the Bay Area Breakers drew notable investors like Geoffrey Nguyen, Wayley and Kathleen Louie, Jeff and Stacey Nishi, and Lin.

This diverse ownership group, primarily consisting of Asian Americans, aims to promote the growth of pickleball within Asian and Asian American markets.

Their current roster includes:

About the So Cal Hard Eights

The So Cal Hard Eights are a Challenger Level team for MLP. Their current roster includes:

 

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Jason Flamm

Jason Flamm

Jason is a writer from St. Louis. He’s been a coach in several sports and is currently working on his pickleball coaching certification. He loves to teach and share his passions.

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