NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has decided to strengthen his ties with Milwaukee even further by becoming the new part-owner of the city’s MLB franchise, the Brewers. The move, which was unveiled on Friday, comes less than a month after Antetokounmpo led the Bucks to an NBA title.
Antetokounmpo will join the ownership group headlined by businessmen Mark Attanasio. He is also its first new individual member since Attanasio became the Brewers’ principal owner in 2005.
“The city of Milwaukee means so much to me,” said Antetokounmpo in a statement. “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.”
Giannis Antetokounmpo isn’t the only big star athlete from the area to invest in the local team. Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and reigning NFL MVP has been a part-owner of Antetokounmpo’s Milwaukee Bucks since 2018.
Antetokounmpo previously decided to stay in Milwaukee for the foreseeable future by agreeing on a new deal with the Bucks. He inked a five-year, $228 million supermax extension that will keep him with the team at least through the 2025-26 NBA season.
Becoming part of the Brewers ownership might be a way for Antetokounmpo to be even more connected with Milwaukee, but it should also prove to be a good business decision. The Brewers are on an upward trajectory, making the playoffs in each of the past three years and reaching National League Championship Series in 2018. The team is also having a great 2021 season, sitting at the top of the NL East with a 65-56 record.
