Dallas Mavericks' Jason Kidd joins Everton ownership group

Surprising Moves by Top US Stars Signal Growing Interest in English Football. Jason Kidd, a legendary NBA Hall of Fame player and coach, unexpectedly joined Everton's ownership group led by The Friedkin Group, bringing his extensive coaching experience to the Premier League. Currently thriving under manager David Moyes, the club is set to benefit from Kidd’s insights as they prepare to move into a state-of-the-art new stadium. This trend mirrors other high-profile athletes from American sports like Tom Brady and LeBron James, who have also made forays into English football.