Nick Kyrgios joins former NBA champion to become co-owner of NBL team South East Melbourne Phoenix
Nick Kyrgios is all set to own a part of NBL team South East Melbourne Phoenix
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The Australian tennis star, Nick Kyrgios, joins former NBA champion Andrew Bogut to become the co-owner of the NBL team. Nick is a huge basketball fan and follows the Boston Celtics very closely. He demonstrated his passion for the game by purchasing the South East Melbourne Phoenix. He can closely work with the team and spend time with them
His investment in the team was announced today, a few days before the start of the Australian Open. This is his second investment in sports after he and Naomi Osaka invested in Miami PC, who will compete in next year’s Major Pickleball League in the US.
Speaking to the media earlier today Nick said “Everyone knows my basketball roots and to be a part of the NBL. There has been so much growth, it’s a massive move for me, I’m super excited to jump on board and do anything I can to help grow the team. Massive pleasure for me to be a part of it. I’m one of the tennis players who doesn’t travel as often, I’m looking to be in Australia a little bit more, whenever they need my help or support I’m willing to do what I can. I’ll give them my time.”
Talking about his future he said “I’ve got a lot of things happening but this is the biggest one, to be honest. My tennis career won’t last forever.“
“I’m one of the best players,” says Nick Kyrgios
The 27-year-old star Australian player, Nick Kyrgios, is confident going into the Australian Open. On the occasion of his 10th AO, he feels confident about winning the title and considers himself one of the favorites. His best performance in his home major came in 2015 when he reached the quarterfinals
With the crowd support and experience of playing on hard courts, he feels he can turn the tables this time. When asked about his chances, he said “I am one of the best players in the world. It’s kind of different for me as one of the favorites, usually, I’m a dark horse. This is the first time I’ve felt like one of the guys who can take the trophy.”
However, he is likely to get a difficult draw considering his seeding and, not to forget, his recent injury. He will be hoping he stays fit and can survive the two weeks. The fans and he would both want a better result for him and a good start to the season.
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