Nick Kyrgios has turned his love of basketball in to an funding by becoming a member of the possession group of NBL workforce 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 into sports activities funding.
He just lately joined four-time grand slam champion Naomi Osaka in investing in Miami PC, who will compete in subsequent yr‘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 NBA star John Wall and former NBA gamers Al Harrington, Josh Childress, Dante Exum, and Zach Randolph.
“Everyone knows my basketball roots and to be a part of the NBL. There has been so much growth, it’s a massive move for me, I’m excited to jump on board and do anything I can to help grow the team. Massive pleasure for me to be a part of it,” he stated on Thursday.
“I’m one of the tennis players who doesn’t travel as often, I’m looking to be in Australia a little bit more, whenever they need my help or support I’m willing to do what I can. I’ll give them my time.
“I’ve got a lot of things happening but this is the biggest one to be honest.”
Kyrgios practised on centre court docket at Melbourne Park on Thursday as he gears up for his Australian Open marketing campaign, having overcome an ankle and knee challenge that pressured him out of the United Cup and Adelaide International.
“My knee is feeling good, my ankle is feeling good,” he stated.
“I don’t think anyone is feeling 100 per cent, with a couple of people pulling out already, it’s normal for eveyrone this time of year to be battling some injuries.
“But I’m one of the best players in the world so I am going to go in to the tournament with confidence.”
Despite his personal hopes, Kyrgios stated nine-time champion Novak Djokovic remained favorite to win, even after his damage scare on Wednesday.
