NBA MVP Becomes New Atlético de Madrid Shareholder
Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has become a new shareholder in Atlético de Madrid, strengthening the connection between basketball and international soccer.
Atlético de Madrid announced Thursday that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, one of the NBA's biggest stars, has joined the club's group of shareholders.
The Canadian basketball player, who has won the last two NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) awards, decided to expand his sports investments by acquiring a stake in the Spanish club.
The news was confirmed by Atlético itself, adding an internationally recognized sports figure to its ownership structure.
Gilgeous-Alexander, the franchise player for the Oklahoma City Thunder, expressed his excitement about this new chapter and highlighted the Madrid club's history.
"I'm excited to officially join Atlético de Madrid's group of shareholders. This is a club with a long history at the highest level of European soccer, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to be part of its future," the Canadian said.
One of the NBA's Biggest Stars
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's arrival as an Atlético de Madrid shareholder comes during one of the most successful periods of his professional career.
Last season, the Canadian averaged 31.1 points per game while shooting an impressive 55.3% from the field.
Those numbers made him the first perimeter player in NBA history to average at least 30 points while shooting 55% or better from the field.
He also recorded at least 30 points per game on 50% shooting for the fourth consecutive season, a milestone previously achieved among perimeter players only by Michael Jordan.
The Canadian also broke Wilt Chamberlain's record of 126 consecutive regular-season games with at least 20 points, extending his streak to 140 games by the end of the season.
His Passion for Atlético de Madrid Goes Back Years
The relationship between Gilgeous-Alexander and Atlético de Madrid did not begin with this investment.
In April, the Oklahoma City Thunder shared a social media post showing the Canadian arriving in Los Angeles wearing Atlético's official tracksuit.
That image had already revealed his admiration for the Spanish club, a connection that has now developed into a formal ownership stake.
With this addition, Atlético de Madrid welcomes one of the most recognizable figures in world basketball to its group of shareholders.
Key Takeaways
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has become a shareholder in Atlético de Madrid.
- The Canadian plays for the Oklahoma City Thunder.
- He has won the last two NBA MVP awards.
- He averaged 31.1 points per game while shooting 55.3% from the field last season.
- He had previously shown his support for the Spanish club publicly.
