"It's Great If You Aren't Athletic" Tennis LEGEND John McEnroe BURIES Pickleball To Pat McAfee 

Gotta love McEnroe, he comes on to promote a pickle ball tournament that he is participating in, and then proceeds to absolutely bury the entire sport as a whole… LEGEND

His banter is absolutely iconic. When in doubt, bury Boston Connor.

John McEnroe isn't just a legend of tennis, he's a legend of SPORT.

John McEnroe saying “well look at him” to Conor was absolutely hilarious 😂

"A poor man's arena football" hahahaha 😆 😂 🤣

picklesball is great. They need to build their own courts and stop taking tennis courts away from tennis players.

McEnroe is awesome and he flat out don't give a damn. Legitimate world class player in his prime too no doubt about it.

Find more excuses to get McEnroe on the show. I laughed more during this clip than I have in a while.

“Just look at him!” 😂😂😂

John is one of the funniest people ever. Classic zingers.

"It's already a third of the size, & now they're playing doubles. Is it so you can sit in a chair while you play?" That, & burning Pat on his tank tops with an analogy to Richard Simmons, amazing.

McEnroe is a menace....to our Pickle ball society, and we love him....Made me spit out my drink laughing....damn it....

Love that yall are on this level now that you can bring anybody no matter the status. Yall really livin the dream boys.

As a huge tennis fan thats getting annoyed by all these massive athletes picking up pickleball instead of Tennis, seeing Johnny Mac on here has been cathartic.

What a legend.

I love Pickleball, but the way McEnroe came out swinging was hilarious. Looking forward to playing in the chair.

"Figure it the fuk out" -LMAO. I also love how he just flawlessly rolls the Richard Simmons dig into a compliment to Simmons. Pat is pure gold.

Getting dunked on by Jon mcenroe is a story for the grand children lol

This guy is a weapon

As a former avid tennis player, looking forward to seeing the legends play pickleball now..... JUST LIKE ME! lol

Dude that guy needs his own show had me busting up the whole time that was amazing!

This was one of the best segments of the show ever😂

Absolutely electric interview. Please get Jon on more frequently

what a perfect guest for this show, as soon as i saw the title it clicked in my brain "F*CK McEnroe's energy would be hilarious to see bounce off the boys" hahaha gawddamn it did not disappoint

McEnroe is a legend, even outside of tennis

That was a unexpected blast of a interview

knowing now that Mcenroe called Conner fat, and it was because Conner had 16 buddy lights stuffed under that jacket and didnt flinch makes this 100000x times better.

McEnroe had shots for everybody

Love the Scandal shirt, repping his bride still!! Atta boy Johnny Mack!!

Legendary interview. Just goes hard in every direction and takes no prisoners. 😂😂

Legend - always kept it absolutely real - and what a great guest !

One of the greatest serve and volley players of all time Mac has been in the kitchen his whole career

How is pickleball getting more popular than badminton and table tennis in USA ?. Usa is very weird

Mad respect to the great John Mac - Never played tennis once in my life, handful of years younger than John, but always watched matches on TV and for this reason, guys and gals who made it great. It was the characters, the once in a generation future hall of famers and legends. Like the Williams sisters, changed women's tennis and got bitter attention a lot of times. So awesome to see someone like John on the show - man, so awesome.

"If that happens then there's an apocalypse."

McEnroe was top 5 most electric interviews in show history

bro a loose cannon! pickleball fans down bad rn lol

Whenever I see people playing pickleball..this is exactly what I think..”look at those gayrods”

Sneaky good forehand...one of my favorites..im 53..MAC is the MAN..love his color commenting..

I had the pleasure to see Mac play in what was the longest Davis Cup match ever against Mats Velander in '82. And yes, Johnny Mac went off on the ref! Another memory of that match was that Ralph Sampson was there and he was taking up about 4 seats!

Pickle ball is really hard on the knees. Much worse than tennis because of the short quick starts and stops.

Pickleball is definitely for old people and of course, they have the cash. What upsets me is the intrusion of Pickleballers onto tennis courts. Use your power and influence to get your own facilities created but don’t affect tennis courts! It’ll be easy to force you off of our courts by just implying that it would be in your interests..😅

I mean is anybody claiming that pickleball is as athletically difficult as tennis? The court is half the size and you use a whiffle ball. It's a fun game, not the same tier of sport as tennis

I agree 100% with what McEnroe says here at 14:23! lol (I prefer playing pickleball singles A LOT more than doubles.)

Mac is right about the doctor's. I actually blew out my left Achilles playing that damn sport. Many other players had suffered injuries. The game itself puts you in an unorthodox position that is ripe for injury. That plastic ball skips lower and teases you to go down and get it. Don't! Play relaxed and let the ball come to you. If not let it go by. Not worth ripping something.

McEnroe had some excellent quotes in the ‘86 Mets doc

McEnroe said I'm lucky I didn't play your sport. Come on John, he was a punter. You could've handled that.

My all-time favorite tennis Pro aces this interview. Awesome stuff from an absolute legend. Keep bringing the heat, Boomstick!

What a legend and savage 😂

This interview confirms why I love watching Wimbledon with John as a commentator. Never a dull moment!

This is how to cut a promo, if he came on and said how great pickle ball is no one would care. Him playing the heel makes me want to watch the match.

Mac needs to be on Tyson McMuffins podcast. That would be epic.

McEnroe is way to young at 64 to be playing pickle ball. More for 70 or 80 year olds.

Pickle ball will always be 2nd to tennis. Just try to watch pickleball on TV. So boring

This was already gonna be a fun interview but John came in ready to go, amazing.

John is amazing!!! lol Legend!!!!!

Omfg! McEnroe caught a body today😂😂😂

Im sorry this guy doesnt even hold a candle to me. I went to denny's and ate 8 grand slams. 1 more then he ever had. Eating legend right here.

He was at an entire new level in all of tennis in 1984 lmao

Tennis had destroyed themselves by allowing racquets that make it possible to hit the ball as hard as they do from the baseline. It has TOTALLY eliminated the serve and volley as a strategic option.......that's why Pickleball has taken off. Tennis has become boring because it's nothing more than huge serves and huge forehands.....it's worse than watching paint dry. We've talked at length about this very issue. I love Mac even more now!!! Tim (Sports Talk With Dad on RU-vid)

John is so humble when it comes to who is responsible for electric line calls because they were literally calling it the Mac Cam for a while.

1980 Wimbledon Finals…made a lot of people tennis fans.

I play both tennis and pickleball. They are both great sports and require athleticism, especially singles as McInroe admits. There is no reason both sports can’t coexist. So far no tennis pro has beaten a top pickleball pro in singles pickleball. Like all sports, you can’t appreciate it until you’ve tried it. Kudos to everyone who plays any kind of sport.

McEnroe Mondays !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pickle envy... Tennis has it.

"Tennis to PB as NFL is to Arena FB". That's generous. I'd say the gap is closer to comparing Formula 1 with bumper cars. We have a local 31 YO PB phenom. Never played tennis. Learned PB five years ago now turned pro and ompeting with the top 20. That will NEVER happen in tennis!

He is a legend but Agassi was my player growing up

My bible study leader says I need to be more like John McEnroe. I can only try my best.

Pickleball is like ping-pong, except you are standing on the table.

Jonny M is such a dawg that when they called him a dawg he didn't even crack a smile

" I would compare like the nfl...it's a poor man's arena league..." 🤣 BRUH

I loved playing tennis as a young guy. Now I play pickelball. After 2 reconstructive knee operations, plus torn minicus and back surgery, it's a lot easier on the body. Plus it's fun. Same as ping pong, just fun.

Johnny Mac is terrific. And I like his tip of the hat to his wife by wearing a Scandal t-shirt.

McEnroe is the GOAT of talking smack

As a tennis purist, Johnny Mac can't promote or herald the pickleball boom. But we all know he loves it. Yes pickleball is the perfect refuge for the non-athletic, but who cares. Everyone's hooked on it. Go ahead and bash it.

I couldn't put my finger on it... Richard Simmons, spot on...😂

John McEnroe is a national treasure!

I'll answer for Mac about having to work out to play pickleball. 12 oz curls only. I'm 66 and a tennis player, and like Mac said, "I don't cover the court like I use to" but movement in PB isn't necessary. I think perhaps PB&J might make it more interesting. What's PB&J? It's how Snoop Dog would play - Pickleball and Joints. You have to take a hit with each game won. I'll pass on Pickleball. 🤪

can't help but be a fan. Will NEVER forget his never ending tie breaker with Bjorn. Absolute classic.

There’s only TWO players that can say Grand Slam anything, and that’s Rod Laver and Steffie Graffe. Laver as a Amateur and pro. Everyone else have Majors Titles, not Grand Slams. It’s only a Grand Slam when you win all four Majors in the same year. Serena was one match away, but choked to a nobody. Probably the biggest Choke in Sports history. I guess no big deal in women sports .

I’d see linesmen and umpire that appear to be older than my grandfather, who may or may not have been awake, and they still insist you act absolutely proper. 😂

Pickle Ball seems like a fun pickup game for people to play. But I don’t see it being that fun to watch. It’s like watching Table Ping Pong. Its a fad right now because it’s relatively new and fresh. Local tennis trainers are switching to Pickle Ball because of its popularity. I think that there will be tournaments and people making money of Pickle Ball but I doubt it would make any serious money. Tennis Has had big names making millions, but only a select few. Most Tennis Pros go to smaller tournaments across the world and make a paltry amount of money. Some barely make enough to live off, others need a full time job outside of tennis. Wonder what Pickle Ball organizers will do once the fad wears out. The freshness and FOMO pickle ball is getting on social is big right now. But say 5 years from now, only the super competitive people would be into it. The people who just do it for fun or FOMO will be gone.

Interview in nutshell: This sport sucks. Anyways watch me play if for a shot at a million dollars.

I'm with John! Pickleball is silly. That ball is annoying. John's "apocalypse" comment! And the points last forever! Don't plan on doing anything the rest of the day!

I have been playing Racquet sports for 20 years. Pickleball is considered more fun because it's easier to get into, easier to play. So anyone who is new to the sport can pick it up and whack balls over the net pretty much off the get go and that translates into more enthusiasm for the sport and wanting them to play more and more of it. Tennis needs fundamentals, months of practice and a lot of basics need to be concrete before you are able to have a proper rally. Lobbing the ball back and forth is not really exciting nor considered playing the sport as it should be, but whatever it takes for the people to step on the court. Tennis also requires more fitness, stamina, strength, endurance. I can play tennis for one hour and be completely winded, unable to move, but I can play pickleball for two hours and still be down for another. As you get older, and you want to start a new sport that is easier on you, pickleball is a no brainer. For someone to pick up a difficult sport such as tennis in their 50's or 60's as a recreational sport will not come easy. Pickleball puts less stress on your body and is easier to play. Factors that make it very popular in the older demographic. It's also less expensive to play. Nice tennis racquets are now closer to $200 and as much as $200. And there is a big difference between racquets that are $100 vs $200/$300. Where as in pickleball a $60 paddle is just as effective in someone's hands as a $100 or even $150. And a $100 can get you a really really nice paddle (especially the B-stock that companies sell).

Haha. McEnroe is gold for any interview 😂😂. Hilarious

How many 40-0 love 6-6 no service breaks matches can you watch. Tennis is boring. Pickle ball will be like badminton, table tennis, squash, great sports.

Couldn't agree more about pickleball.I play paddle tennis or Pop Tennis I guess they are calling it now.Ive played for 30 years and it's played on a slightly larger court with bigger paddles and a tennis ball that's not as lively as a regulation tennis ball.But the game is scored like tennis and there us Spec tennis now. Paddle Tennis has been around for 100 years and I don't understand how it wasn't as big as pickleball.I guess it's to fast and you have to actually run around alot more.But I'm with McEnroe I can't do it playing with a tiny paddle and a wuffle ball that is not predictable and floats slowly thru the air is not fun for me.I guess when I get to be 70 I might give it another try until that day I will continue playing PopTennis because it's more like tennis than any other paddle sport.Long live Tennis and Pop Tennis

I never watch or listen to the Pat McAfee Show, but find it off-putting his wearing of tank tops. It's not a good look for ANYONE, certainly not him.

Its hilarious that the title quote is the least derogatory thing his said about pickleball

I had this one girl I worked with she was all about pickle ball all she would talk about.. her laptop I would have to use sometimes for shipping and even her damn screen saver was I love pickle ball

Every time I see Pat in a muscle shirt I’m going to think about Richard Simons

Poor McEnroe, for the sin of competing in a $1M tournament, he’s called the Face of Pickelball. Total burn.

Sorry J Mac, played tennis and loved you growing up, but pickleball is much better. Jealous much?

Dirk Nowitzki playing tennis. Impressive. Get him on the pickle ball court!

Watched him play. He wasn't good at it. I used to play tennis and refuse to play pickleball but I like watching pickleball.

What's funny is that's exactly why I play pickleball instead of tennis 😂😂😂 Too much wear on my body.

Mac is right. Tennis is way tougher. But if playing pickleball gets you some exercise, that's awesome

Here’s the deal - PickleBall is vastly easier to master at an entry level degree of competency. Tennis - is not. To be able to control a tennis ball with a racquet, get it over the net and stay on the court as a beginner - is difficult. I have watched many a group show up on a public court and last about less than a half hour because they are frustrated at their inability to sustain a rally. That does not happen in pickeleball. Wives do not have to invest hundreds of hours so they can join their husbands and maintain the simplest back and forth. In the way that most people can keep a ping pong rally going, so it is with pickleball. the end. P.S. Before someone goes ballistic - focus on my word choices - entry level competency. This is not to denigrate people’s mastery as they progress in the sport.

tennis is actually growing great. Ive seen the older pickleball players. Alot of bending over. Thinking of opening a pickleball rehab center