Jason Kidd joins Everton ownership group: Premier League club views Mavericks coach as ‘incredible resource’

Dallas Mavericks -Coach Jason Kidd has officially become a member of the Premier League Club ownership group Everton. Kidd has joined Roundhouse Capital Holdings – an entity within the Friedkin Group (TFG) – that Everton took over in December.

According to a press release, Kidd’s expertise is expected to become an “incredible source” for the Premier League club.

“I am honored to participate in Everton’s ownership at such an important moment: with a new stadium on the horizon and a bright future ahead, it is a great moment to get on board,” Kiddd said in a statement.

“As one of the NBAs Biggest players and now a successful coach, his knowledge and winning mentality will be an incredible source for Everton, “said Everton Executive chairman Marc Watts in a statement.” He is a respected leader and a concept for many sport fans and will bring a deeper understanding of high performance while we jointly strive to build a better future. “

Kidd is a member of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame after he was inaugurated in 2018. He is a 10-way NBA All-Star, a five-time member of the All-NBA First Team and an NBA champion at the Mavericks in 2011. Kidd has also served the Mavericks coach since 2021 after he had previously coached the Brooklyn Nets and Milwaukee Bucks.

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This is not the first time that Kidd has shown interest in being a partial owner of a Premier League club. According to athleticsKidd was part of a consortium of five people offering to buy Crystal Palace in November 2024.

TFG agreed to buy the shareholder of majority Farhad Moshiri in Everton in Everton in September in September in September. The transaction was approved in December.