Tom Brady acquires partial ownership of the WNBA team Las Vegas Aces as the NFL legend expands his portfolio in retirement. He admits that his sisters were “by far the best athletes in his house!”
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Tom Brady has acquired an ownership interest in the WNBA’s Las Vegas Aces franchise.
The news was announced Thursday night in a press release from Raiders owner Mark Davis.
He also owns the city’s WNBA franchise and has sold some of his assets – it’s currently unclear how much – to Brady.
The recently retired seven-time Super Bowl champion was spotted at an Aces game last season.
“I am very excited to be part of the Las Vegas Aces organization,” Brady said in the statement.
Tom Brady has acquired an ownership interest in the Las Vegas Aces franchise from Mark Davis
The seven-time Super Bowl champion greeted by Aces star Kelsey Plum (L) during a game in 2021
Davis reportedly tried to lure Brady to Las Vegas before joining the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
‘My love for women’s sports started at a young age when I entered all my older sisters’ competitions – they were by far the best athletes in our house!
“We celebrated their achievements together as a family and they continue to be a great inspiration to me.
“I have always been a huge fan of women’s sports and I admire the work the Aces’ players, staff and WNBA continue to do to grow the sport and empower future generations of athletes.
“To be able to contribute to that mission in any way as a member of the Aces organization is an incredible honor.”
Davis celebrated the moment, indicating that Brady’s presence is bigger than just his franchise. The longtime Raiders owner purchased the WNBA franchise from MGM Resorts in January 2021.
“Ever since I bought the Aces, our goal has been to win on and off the field,” Davis said.
“Tom Brady is not just a win for the Aces and the WNBA, but for women’s professional sports as a whole.”
The deal has not yet been ratified and is currently subject to approval by the WNBA.
Brady also shared the news on his social media platforms, once again expressing his sisters’ role in his passion for women’s sports amid praise for the reigning WNBA champions.
“It was only a matter of time when I was back in the building with some of the greatest athletes in the world,” he said.
“I admire all the work of the Aces players and staff, and what the WNBA continues to do to grow the sport and empower future generations of female athletes.
“I am willing to contribute in any way I can as a member of such a great organization. What an honor. I can’t wait to see these amazing, talented players bring another championship to Las Vegas. LFG.’
Brady sat next to his sister Julie during an Aces vs. Connecticut in May ’22
The Aces are the current reigning champions of the WNBA and were celebrated in style in September
For context, the league’s approval of Davis’ purchase came 29 days after he agreed to the deal.
Brady looks set to make the most of his time off after his second – and final – retirement from football as he continues his Let’s go! Podcast with Jim Gray as he worked on other ventures including Autograph – an NFT platform offering a range of unique collections and experiences – and his clothing line, Brady Brand.
In February, Brady hilariously posted a “thirst trap” photo in honor of a tweet to recreate poses from Brady Brand’s modeling campaign.
Brady walked off the field for the last time in the 31-14 wild card loss to Dallas on January 16
In February, Brady honored a tweet that if a previous post got at least 40,000 likes, he would “recreate” an ad the brand shared promoting a set of boxer shorts.
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