FARMERS BRANCH (CBSNewsTexas.com) — Some of the most important stars in skilled sports activities competed on the identical court docket collectively Tuesday.

The Celebrity Pickleball Showdown in Farmers Branch included a whole lot of acquainted names, like Dirk Nowitzki, Scottie Scheffler, Jason Kidd, John Isner and Marty Turco.

Tony Romo and Luka Doncic had been additionally watching together with 1000’s of others on the Brookhaven Country Club.  

“This is like rockstar level,” Nowitzki mentioned. “It’s a different sport than what we try to do…the touch, the dinking with the net, the hand-eye coordination.”

Kidd mentioned he thinks he can transfer higher than Nowitzki, however that the retired Mavs legend “may have the reach.”  

The native heroes could also be previous their prime within the sports activities that made them well-known, however pickleball has given them a brand new aggressive outlet. 

“I would say last year it was mostly fun, this year was a little more competitive because Scottie Scheffler is actually really good at pickleball,” mentioned Isner.

The exhibition additionally showcased pickleball’s high female and male gamers who’re competing with 3,500 others within the nationwide championships, which North Texas is internet hosting for the primary time.

And whereas these superstars could have loads to study pickleball, they confirmed they nonetheless know tips on how to give their followers thrilling moments to recollect.