Jason Kidd, a double Olympic basketball champion, has joined Roundhouse Capital Holdings which is a part of The Friedkin Group that completed its takeover of Everton last December.
Kidd is a 10-time NBA All-Star, a Hall of Famer, and is the head coach of the Dallas Mavericks currently. The 52-year-old also won the NBA Championship with the Mavericks in 2011 and he has become the latest high-profile investor after TFG added billionaire Christopher Sarofim to its holding company recently.
Everton will move into a new state-of-the-art stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock at the beginning of next season, bidding goodbye to Goodison Park. “I’m honoured to be joining Everton’s ownership at such an important moment – with a new stadium on the horizon and a bright future ahead, it’s a great moment to come on board,” said Kidd.
Everton executive chairman Marc Watts added: “As one of the NBA’s greatest players and now a successful coach, his knowledge and winning mentality will be an incredible resource for Everton.
“He is a respected leader and household name for many sports fans and will bring a deeper understanding of high performance as we collectively strive to build a brighter future for this storied club.”