NBA Star, D.C. Native Kevin Durant Wants to Buy Commanders?

One other distinguished title has entered the dialog of individuals fascinated by possession of the Washington Commanders.

Brooklyn Nets ahead and Washington D.C. native Kevin Durant has expressed curiosity in turning into part of the brand new possession group that buys the Commanders “in an ideal world.”

“I’d like to do it,” Durant informed ESPN. “I’d love to provide somewhat little bit of my cash to be part of the Commanders, however we’ll see. Hopefully, it’s any person good.”

Durant additionally grew up as a fan of the Commanders in D.C.

After years of rumored allegations amongst the group, co-owners Dan and Tanya Snyder launched an announcement on Nov. 2nd that they’ve employed Financial institution of America Securities “to contemplate potential transactions.”

Stories point out that if the Commanders get bought, the sale might attain $7 billion.

For Durant, seeing the Snyders doubtlessly promote the Commanders is “stunning.”

“He’s most likely the one proprietor I’ve recognized since I’ve been alive,” Durant mentioned. “So it’s positively stunning to see him put them up as a result of it’s his child. NFL groups are valuable, they’re necessary.”

Two of the favorites to purchase the Commanders are media mogul and rapper Jay-Z and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. In line with TMZ Sports activities, Jay-Z and Bezos reportedly met in Los Angeles on Monday. Bezos and Jay-Z have expressed curiosity in shopping for the Commanders, though the assembly might point out them pairing as much as purchase the staff.

Former Commanders quarterback Robert Griffin III has additionally proven curiosity in shopping for the Commanders. 

If Durant had been to turn into part of the group that buys the Commanders, it wouldn’t be the primary staff he has partial possession of. Durant has a 5 p.c possession of the MLS franchise, Philadelphia Union. He’s additionally a co-owner of a pickleball staff and minority proprietor of the Nationwide Ladies’s Soccer League’s NY/NJ Gotham FC. 

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