Big news from the NBA as future Hall of Famer, Dwyane Wade, purchased an ownership stake in the Utah Jazz.
The eight-time All-NBA player with the Heat joins the ranks of former players who are investing their fame and fortune into NBA team ownership. The list is a Hall of Fame one, complete with names like Michael Jordan (Hornets), Shaq (Kings), Grant Hill (Hawks) and Magic Johnson (previous ownership stake in the Lakers).
“This goes way beyond the dream I had to just play basketball in the NBA,” said Wade to ESPN. “I’ve seen Shaq do it in Sacramento. I’ve seen Grant Hill do it in Atlanta. I’ve seen Jordan do it in Charlotte. If this partnership is going to be anything like my relationship is with Ryan, there are going to be a lot of things that I’ll want to be involved in.”
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Originally posted 2021-04-16 13:47:20.
