Nick Kyrgios has turned his love of basketball in to an funding by becoming a member of the possession group of NBL staff the South East Melbourne Phoenix.
The deal was introduced on the eve of the Australian Open with the 2022 Wimbledon runner-up making a second transfer in to sports activities funding.
He just lately joined four-time grand slam champion Naomi Osaka in investing in Miami PC, who will compete in subsequent 12 months‘s Major Pickleball League in the US.
A friendship with Phoenix owner Romie Chaudhari is beyond Kyrgios’ funding transfer.
Kyrgios joins former NBA champion, Andrew Bogut, in possession of an NBL outfit. Bogut is part-owner of reigning champions the Sydney Kings.
The Phoenix possession group additionally consists of present NBA star John Wall and former NBA gamers Al Harrington, Josh Childress, Dante Exum, and Zach Randolph.
“I am thrilled to be coming on board with the Phoenix and my mate, Romie,” Kyrgios, who’s a passionate Boston Celtics fan, stated.
“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.
“I know there is plenty that I can contribute towards the growth of the franchise and 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.”
Kyrgios practiced on centre court docket at Melbourne Park in the present day as he gears up for his Australian Open marketing campaign having overcome an ankle subject which pressured him out of the United Cup and Adelaide International.
Phoenix CEO, Tommy Greer, stated getting Kyrgios concerned was a “testament to the club’s vision and how much we have been able to achieve over our first few seasons”.
“Adding one of the most talented and biggest names in a global sport such as tennis is exciting for the club, especially given the fact that he’s Australian, loves the game of basketball, and enjoyed undertaking this venture with Romie,” Greer stated.
