INGLEWWOOD TODAY — The daylong event culminated in a Celebrity Pickle Ball tournament hosted by Baron Davis! Pickleball, often described as a combination of tennis, Ping-Pong and badminton, grew nearly 40 percent between 2019 and 2021, making it America’s fastest-growing sport, reports The New York Times. A phenomenon for the 55+ crowd, Pickleball is keeping our seasoned citizens active and engaged in community.