Giannis Antetokounmpo buys stake in MLS club Nashville SC

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nashville Predators forward Filip Forsberg are part of a new set of minority investors that have acquired a stake in Major League Soccer side Nashville SC.

Also included in the group are Antetokounmpo's brothers, his Milwaukee teammate Thanasis, as well as Kostas, who plays in Turkey, and G-League player Alex. The terms of the investment were not disclosed.

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«Soccer is a global sport, and our newest owners once again reinforce our club's commitment to being a global team,» said principal owner John Ingram in a statement. «Filip and Giannis are not just amazing athletes — they are ambassadors for their respective sports, role models for millions and advocates in their hometowns and worldwide. We share a common belief that our teams not only play to the highest standards, but also lift up their communities and help those who need it most.»

The addition of the new investors continues a trend in MLS by which prominent athletes have invested in the league's teams. The Phoenix Suns' Kevin Durant purchased a 5% stake in the Philadelphia Union back in 2020, while James Harden of the Philadelphia 76ers acquired 5% of the Houston Dynamo FC in 2019. Prior to that, Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson purchased a stake in the Seattle Sounders FC.

In terms of Nashville SC, the addition of the Antetokounmpo brothers and Forsberg, the all-time leading scorer in Predators history, adds to the team's list of high-profile investors, which includes actress Reese Witherspoon, her husband Jim Toth and Tennessee running back Derrick Henry.

"[Nashville] seems like a special place, there's so much that's up and coming," Thanasis