NBA legend Kidd becomes part of Everton's ownership collective
Hoop God Turns Toffee Maker: NBA Star Jason Kidd Joins Everton's Ranks
Get ready, Goodison Park! The legendary Jason Kidd, a Hall of Famer and current head coach of the Dallas Mavericks, has hopped across the pond and joined Everton's crew of owners. The Premier League club announced this tidbit of news on a Thursday, giving us a new reason to cheer!
Kidd is now part of Roundhouse Capital Holdings, a piece of The Friedkin Group that took control of Everton in December. With a new stadium on the horizon and an eyeful of sunny skies ahead, it's a purrfect moment for Kidd to jump on board!
Kidd, a basketball beast, has rocked the courts for almost two decades, snagging a title in 2011 with the Mavericks and earning the All-Star title a staggering ten times. Add to that his shiny, golden Olympic medals — three whole times! This man could give Captain America's shield a run for its money!
"Yoo-hoo, Everton's crowd! It's an honor to be part of the club's ownership when we're sailing towards a new stadium and a bright future," Kidd declared in a statement that's about as humble as Lebron James' dunks.
Everton's fans like their cheeseburgers hot, their football played tough, and their future bright. This new stadium? A whopping 52,888 seats for their football feasts. With a long-term financing deal recently inked, Everton secured a $465.96 million funding deal to refinance their stadium's existing borrowing.
Everton currently sits in 13th place (but who's counting, right?), thanks to their former manager, David Moyes, who returned in January and magically revamped their season. They're slated to move into their tantalizing new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock come 2025-26 season. Talk about a dream come true for Toffee fans!
One day before this announcement, Everton announced Christopher Sarofim, chairman of global investment manager Fayez Sarofim & Co, had also joined Roundhouse Capital Holdings. He'll be a spectator on the sidelines, taking in the action from a boardroom.
So, keep your eyes peeled, Lynwood, because great things are on the horizon for Everton with their new stadium and Jason Kidd on board! Kidd's NBA experience and leadership skills are poised to make this football team a force to be reckoned with! Bring on the fun times, Toffees! 💛💙
P.S. For all those wondering about the specifics, Kidd's role is strategic primarily. The man's basketball brilliance will be used to guide Everton to greater heights, focused more on team performance and strategic victories rather than the physical creation of the stadium. But with a man like Kidd on the team, who knows what other tricks he might whip up? Stay tuned, folks! 🎈🍫⚽️
- Jason Kidd, an NBA Hall of Famer, has agreed to join Everton's ranks, moving into Roundhouse Capital Holdings as the Premier League club prepares for a new stadium in 2025.
- Kidd, known for his basketball prowess, will bring his leadership skills to Everton, focusing on team performance and strategic victories, as opposed to physical stadium construction.
- The funding for Everton's new stadium has been secured with a long-term financing deal recently agreed, totaling $465.96 million.
- With Jason Kidd on board and a new stadium on the horizon, Everton fans eagerly anticipate bright days ahead for their beloved football team.
