Sports
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander joins Atlético Madrid’s ownership group
Reported by Associated Press via KSAT · Oct 9, 2026
Atlético Madrid announced that Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has joined its ownership group. The club did not disclose the size of his stake and described the investment as supporting its long-term vision and international growth. ([ksat.com](https://www.ksat.com/sports/2026/10/09/nba-star-gilgeous-alexander-takes-stake-in-spanish-soccer-giant-atletico-madrid/))
Why it matters
The investment extends a Black basketball star’s business interests into ownership of a European sports franchise. The undisclosed stake size remains important: participation in ownership does not establish how much decision-making power comes with it.
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