NBA Hall of Famer and Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd has joined the ownership group of Everton, the club announced Thursday.
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Jason Kidd joins Everton
Kidd has joined Roundhouse Capital Holdings, a company under The Friedkin Group.
The Friedkin Group — the U.S. firm that completed its takeover of Everton in December — acquired the club from British-Iranian billionaire Farhad Moshiri after a long-running ownership saga.
Everton have been ever-present in England’s top flight since 1954.
Additionally, The Friedkin Group also owns Serie A club AS Roma.
“I’m honoured to be joining Everton’s ownership at such an important moment,” Kidd said in a statement.
“With a new stadium on the horizon and a bright future ahead, it’s a great moment to come on board.”
“Incredible resource for Everton”
Kidd, 52, was a 10-time NBA All-Star and two-time Olympic gold medal winner with the U.S. national team.
He has since coached the Brooklyn Nets, Milwaukee Bucks, and Mavericks.
Executive chairman Marc Watts called Kidd as an “incredible resource for Everton.”
“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,” Watts said in a statement.
“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.”
Everton currently sit 13th in the Premier League but have shown impressive form since David Moyes was appointed manager earlier this year.
The club is also preparing to move into a new 52,888-capacity riverfront stadium in Liverpool.
