Luc Longley has joined fellow NBA legend Andrew Bogut as an element proprietor of the WNBL’s Sydney Flames and the Sydney Kings, who’re vying for back-to-back NBL championships.
Longley has served as a particular adviser to Hoops Capital, the corporate that owns the Flames and Kings, since 2019 and sometimes flies from his WA residence to attend coaching and video games.
He joins majority proprietor Paul Smith, Tesla chair Robyn Denholm and Bogut within the possession group.
“I am proud to be formally joining the Hoops Capital ownership group,” mentioned Longley.
“I have always enjoyed my role with Hoops Capital. Paul and other key owners have always been prepared to break convention, innovate and trust (Kings CEO) Chris Pongrass and I to build a positive, winning culture.”
Longley is Australia’s most profitable NBA export, profitable three consecutive championships on the Chicago Bulls within the Nineteen Nineties alongside Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen and Dennis Rodman.
While taking part in within the NBA, Longley grew to become a part-owner of the Perth Wildcats, the place he made his skilled debut in 1986.
Longley and former Australian basketballer Andrew Vlahov took possession of the NBL franchise from businessman Kerry Stokes.
“To be able to have Luc as a business partner is a very special occasion for me personally,” Smith mentioned.
“We all hold Luc in the highest regard as an advisor and a friend.”
The announcement comes someday after Hoops Capital revealed plans to companion with AFL workforce Sydney on the development of a brand new sporting hub on the Royal Hall of Industries in Moore Park.
Hoops Capital is about to place particular emphasis on growing feminine participation and pathways on the hub, which is because of be accomplished early subsequent yr and neighbours the Swans’ SCG residence floor.
