Nick Kyrgios in ‘advanced talks’ to own NBL team with star-studded group including NBA players
Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios is in “advanced talks” to turn into a co-owner of the NBL’s South East Melbourne Phoenix, in accordance with long-time US hoops insider Marc Stein.
Stein, a former New York Times and ESPN NBA correspondent who now runs his personal Substack, tweeted the news on Wednesday afternoon.
“Kyrgios would join a Romie Chaudhari-led ownership group that includes John Wall, Zach Randolph, Al Harrington, Josh Childress and Dante Exum,” Stein defined.
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It’s believed the Kyrgios deal can be formally introduced after he trains at Melbourne Park for the Australian Open on Thursday.
Kyrgios was beforehand a daily at Sydney Kings video games and an obvious fan, starring within the group’s superstar recreation final yr, famously blocking the shot of NSW premier Dom Perrottet.
A feud erupted between Kyrgios and NBL nice Steve Carfino following the competition, with the Wimbledon finalist declared “a jerk” for his actions.
Kyrgios, an enormous basketball fan who adores the Boston Celtics, wouldn’t be the primary large identify to enter NBL possession.
Andrew Bogut has lengthy been linked with the Kings, Shawn Marion and Victor Oladipo are a part of the New Zealand Breakers’ possession group and Kevin Martin has a share within the Brisbane Bullets.
The Phoenix had been created in 2018 because the second group primarily based in Victoria, becoming a member of Melbourne United. They have made one NBL finals look, dropping within the 2020-21 semi-finals to their native rivals.
