NBA legend Kidd joins EPL Everton owner group

NBA legend Kidd joins EPL Everton owner group

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NBA legend Jason Kidd has joined the group of Everton owners in the English Premier League (EPL).

According to the British media BBC on the morning of the 25th (Korea time), Kidd, the coach of the NBA's Dallas Mavericks, joined Roundhouse Capital Holdings, part of the Friedkin Group, which owns Everton, and became part of the owner group. Friedkin Group, headquartered in Texas, USA, acquired Everton in December last year.

"It's an honor to join Everton's group of owners at such an important time," Kidd said. "I'm very happy to join Everton as owner at a time when the construction of a new stadium is just around the corner and a bright future awaits." "Kid's knowledge and winning mindset, one of the best players in the NBA and now a successful manager, will be a tremendous asset for Everton," said Everton president Mark Watts.

Kidd, 52, was one of the leading point guards in the NBA when he was an active player 바카라. Along with the rookie of the year award, he was named an All-Star 10 times in the NBA. He also won gold medals at the 2000 Sydney and 2008 Beijing Olympics for the U.S. national team. Kidd was also inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2018 after retiring, and has been Dallas coach since 2021.