Tennis star Nick Kyrgios turned part-owner of Australian basketball facet South East Melbourne Phoenix on Thursday, saying he was wanting ahead to rising the franchise.
The 27-year-old, who’s gearing up for the Australian Open subsequent week, has been a long-time fan of the game and joins an possession group that features Los Angeles Clippers participant John Wall.
The famously fiery Kyrgios is shut associates with the National Basketball League group’s proprietor Romie Chaudhari and mentioned he was thrilled to be concerned.
“I love the vision he shared with me, and my team and I are really impressed with the organisation’s accomplishments in a short period of time,” mentioned the Australian, a die-hard Boston Celtics fan.
“I know there is plenty that I can contribute towards the growth of the franchise.
“I’m especially looking forward to getting down to South East Melbourne and meeting the team and fans and working together with the youth in the city.”
The 10-team NBL is broadly thought of top-of-the-line basketball leagues on the planet exterior the NBA.
Kyrgios’ funding within the Phoenix is his newest foray into sports activities group possession.
He just lately joined Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka in taking a stake in a Miami-based franchise within the new Major League Pickleball within the United States.