Nashville SC has announced that NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has joined the club’s ownership group.
The Milwaukee Bucks star has invested in the MLS team along with his brothers Thanasis, Kostas and Alex, who are also professional basketball players.
Along with the Antetokounmpo brothers, Nashville Predators star Filip Forsberg was also announced as a new investor in Nashville SC.
“My father was a professional soccer player, and it was the first sport I fell in love with in Greece,” Giannis said in a club release. “I’ve always had the dream of owning a soccer team. When my brothers and I explored Nashville SC, we knew it was a team and a city that we wanted to get involved with.”
Nashville SC already has a star-studded ownership group that includes Reese Witherspoon, her husband Jim Toth and NFL star Derrick Henry.
Adding to our ownership roster ✍️
We’re excited to welcome @PredsNHL star Filip Forsberg and two-time NBA MVP @Giannis_An34 to our ownership group. Also joining are professional basketball players @Thanasis_ante43, @alex_ante29 and @kostas_ante13.
— Nashville SC (@NashvilleSC) March 2, 2023
“Soccer is a global sport, and our newest owners once again reinforce our club’s commitment to being a global team,” said principal owner John Ingram in a statement. “Filip and Giannis are not just amazing athletes — they are ambassadors for their respective sports, role models for millions and advocates in their hometowns and worldwide. We share a common belief that our teams not only play to the highest standards, but also lift up their communities and help those who need it most.”
Several NBA stars are already co-owners in MLS clubs including Kevin Durant, who is an investor in the Philadelphia Union and James Harden, who is a co-owner of the Houston Dynamo.
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