Athletes' Transition to Team Ownership

In the world of sports, we have witnessed a remarkable trend where athletes are not only excelling on the field but also making their mark as team owners. Jason Kidd, for instance, has joined the ownership group of Everton. Tom Brady has stakes in the Las Vegas Aces, Las Vegas Raiders, and Birmingham City. Lewis Hamilton has a stake in the Denver Broncos.

Marshawn Lynch is now part of the Seattle Kraken ownership team. Wayne Gretzky, Steve Nash, and Dustin Johnson are involved with the Las Vegas Desert Dogs. Dwyane Wade has an ownership stake in the Utah Jazz and the Chicago Sky.

Kevin Durant has investments in the Philadelphia Union and NJ/NY Gotham FC. Renee Montgomery made history with the Atlanta Dream. Patrick Mahomes is part of the Kansas City Royals ownership.

The Williams sisters, Venus and Serena, have ownership in the Miami Dolphins and Angel City FC. Michael Jordan is the majority owner of the Charlotte Hornets. Alex Rodriguez is set to own the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx.

David Beckham is associated with Inter Miami. LeBron James is a minority owner of Liverpool. James Harden has stakes in the Houston Dynamo and Houston Dash. Russell Wilson and Ken Griffey Jr. are part of the Seattle Sounders' ownership.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has a share in Hammaraby. Magic Johnson is involved with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

This phenomenon showcases the diverse and evolving roles of athletes in the sports industry.