Spencer Dinwiddie has shown he’s not going to shy away from an idea just because it hasn’t been done before, but the new venture he announced on Friday is a wild one, even for him.
The Brooklyn Nets point guard is trying to put his basketball future in the hands of the masses. He has started a GoFundMe with the hope of reaching roughly $24,632,630 which ‘will allow the fan base to determine’ the next team he plays for. He explained in further detail on the campaign’s page:
I’m simply creating this GoFundMe as my commitment to my previous tweets. As of now 2625.8 BTC is roughly equivalent to $24,632,630 USD. If we hit the target then I will allow the fan base to determine my next team decision and sign a one year contract at that destination. If we do not hit the target goal then I will be donating 100% of this campaign to charity. Fan engagement comes in all shapes and sizes, lets have fun folks!
Dinwiddie also provided Shams Charania of The Athletic with the following statement:
Shoe companies and endorsers influence team decisions all the time. My/our biggest endorsers will always be the fans, so I want to have some fun with this while we’re all under quarantine. I hope no owners/team personnel participate so there’s no impropriety on this one of a kind endorsement deal.
The campaign is labeled Dinwiddie x BTC x NBA on GoFundMe.