About Us
The NJ 5s are steeped in tradition from Gary's long standing dedication to the number 5 to the meaning of the Competitive Clown mascot.
Why The 5s?
When Gary was 5 years old he wanted a Jets jersey, but his family didn’t have the means to buy one. So his mom knit him a Jets jersey with the number 5 on it. In many pictures, you'll see Gary holding up a 5 as his signature move while it being meaningful to his own story.
Why the Competitive Clowns?
Born from Gary’s NFT project—VeeFriends—the competitive clown is one of the pieces of digital art dropped in Series 2. The competitive clown is the ultimate juggler, balancing competitiveness with sportsmanship, making it the perfect mascot for one of the most exciting pickleball teams in the league.