Antetokounmpo purchases stake in Brewers
Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is purchasing a stake in the Milwaukee Brewers, the team announced Friday.
Giannis Antetokounmpo has joined the Crew!
— Milwaukee Brewers (@Brewers) August 20, 2021
The two-time MVP is officially part of the Milwaukee Brewers ownership team. Thank you, Giannis, for your commitment to our team and Milwaukee!
@Giannis_An34 | #ThisIsMyCrew pic.twitter.com/3xRk2yNHrp
The five-time NBA All-Star is fresh off leading the Bucks to a championship, winning Finals MVP in the process.
"The city of Milwaukee means so much to me," Antetokounmpo said in the release. "I am honored to be joining the Brewers ownership group to further my commitment and dedication to this great community. I take great pride in my city and I'm excited about what we can build together."
Jersey’s on, it’s official!@Giannis_An34 | #ThisIsMyCrew pic.twitter.com/oe0WgwHdXY
— Milwaukee Brewers (@Brewers) August 20, 2021
Antetokounmpo signed a five-year, $228-million contract extension last winter that can keep him in Milwaukee through the 2024-25 season if he exercises a player option.
"We are honored to have Giannis join our team of Milwaukee Brewers investors," team chairman and principal owner Mark Attanasio said. "Giannis is a great athlete, a world champion, and a true local hero with international renown."
Though Antetokounmpo joins the ownership group, it's unclear what percentage stake he holds in the Brewers.
Antetokounmpo becomes the most recent star in another sport to buy into an MLB franchise, following Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who bought a stake in the Kansas City Royals last summer.