Tennis star Nick Kyrgios turned part-owner of Australian basketball aspect South East Melbourne Phoenix on Thursday, saying he was trying ahead to rising the franchise. The 27-year-old, who’s gearing up for the Australian Open subsequent week, has been a long-time fan of the game and joins an possession group that features Los Angeles Clippers participant John Wall. The famously fiery Kyrgios is shut associates with the National Basketball League workforce’s proprietor Romie Chaudhari and mentioned he was thrilled to be concerned.

“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,” mentioned the Australian, a die-hard Boston Celtics fan.

“I know there is plenty that I can contribute towards the growth of the franchise.

“I’m particularly trying ahead to getting right down to South East Melbourne and assembly the workforce and followers and dealing along with the youth within the metropolis.”

The 10-team NBL is extensively thought of among the finest basketball leagues on the planet exterior the NBA.

Kyrgios’ funding within the Phoenix is his newest foray into sports activities workforce possession.

He just lately joined Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka in taking a stake in a Miami-based franchise within the new Major League Pickleball within the United States.

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