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Las Vegas Aces, the WNBA team, has a new co-owner in the form of legendary NFL quarterback Tom Brady. The news was confirmed by Aces and Raiders owner Mark Davis who revealed that Brady had acquired an ownership interest in the team.
Honored to be joining the @LVAces family, a world class organization with a team of incredible athletes pic.twitter.com/JGU4tndZR2
— Tom Brady (@TomBrady) March 23, 2023
For Brady, a seven-time Super Bowl champion, this marks his first foray into ownership in professional sports. While he has been a part of NFL teams as a player, he has never held an ownership stake. His involvement in the Aces could bring a new level of attention and investment to the WNBA, which has struggled to gain the same level of popularity and financial success as other major professional sports leagues.
“I am excited to be a part of the Las Vegas Aces organization and look forward to working with Mark Davis and the entire team to continue to build a championship culture both on and off the court,” said Brady in a statement.
The news of Brady’s ownership interest in the Aces has already generated a great deal of buzz on social media, with fans and analysts alike speculating on what this could mean for the future of the WNBA. Some have pointed to the fact that Brady’s ex-wife, supermodel Gisele Bündchen, has been a vocal advocate for environmental causes, and wonder if this could mean a focus on sustainability and social responsibility for the Aces under Brady’s leadership.
Others have noted that Brady’s involvement could bring a new level of star power to the WNBA, potentially attracting more fans and investment from corporate sponsors. This could be a boon for a league that has struggled to gain the same level of mainstream attention as other professional sports.
The WNBA has seen some recent success in terms of viewership and sponsorship, thanks in part to the rise of young stars like Sabrina Ionescu and the league’s commitment to social justice issues. However, there is still a long way to go before the league can match the popularity and financial success of the NFL or NBA.
If approved, this acquisition could mean a significant boost for the Las Vegas Aces and the WNBA as a whole. The Aces have been one of the league’s most successful teams in recent years, winning the 2022 WNBA Championship and finishing as runners-up in 2021.