Athletes Who Own Sports Teams

 Athletes Who Own Sports Teams 

From NBA icons to NFL QBs, today’s stars aren’t just playing they’re investing.

Here are 14 athletes who’ve taken ownership stakes in pro teams

Aaron Rodgers 

Minority owner in Milwaukee Bucks (NBA).

Green Bay legacy, Milwaukee ties.

David Beckham 

Co-owner of Inter Miami CF (MLS).

Helped launch the club in 2020 → brought Messi to MLS.

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Dwyane Wade 

Joined the Utah Jazz ownership group in 2021.

Still courtside just in a different role.

Giannis Antetkounmpo 

“Greek Freak” → Milwaukee mogul.

Bought into the Brewers (MLB) in 2021.

Kevin Durant 

Minority stake in Philadelphia Union (MLS).

Expanding his game into soccer.

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LeBron James 

Minority owner via Fenway Sports Group:

Liverpool FC (Premier League)

Boston Red Sox (MLB)

Pittsburgh Penguins (NHL)

Also invested in Formula E + eyeing NBA ownership.

Lewis Hamilton 

Formula 1 legend.

Denver Broncos (NFL)

E1 Series boat racing 

Magic Johnson 

The ultimate sports mogul:

Dodgers (MLB)

Sparks (WNBA)

LAFC (MLS)

Commanders (NFL)

Washington Spirit (NWSL)

Michael Jordan 

Bought the Charlotte Hornets in 2010.

Sold majority stake in 2023 but remains the franchise’s face.

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Myles Garrett 

In 2023, became minority owner of Cleveland Cavaliers (NBA).

From sacks to shares.

Naomi Osaka 

Owns part of North Carolina Courage (NWSL).

Biggest tennis star → women’s sports advocate.

Patrick Mahomes 

Built a Kansas City empire:

Royals (MLB)

Sporting KC (MLS)

KC Current (NWSL)

Homegrown QB → hometown investor.

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Serena & Venus Williams 

Trailblazers since 2009:

Miami Dolphins (NFL)

Serena also co-owns:

Angel City FC (NWSL)

Tom Brady 

Post-retirement business moves:

Raiders (NFL)

Aces (WNBA)

Birmingham City (EFL)

E1 Series boat racing team