India, Oct. 9 -- NBA superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has added football to his growing list of sporting interests after becoming a shareholder in Atletico Madrid. The Spanish club confirmed the Canadian guard's entry into its ownership group through a statement posted on X on Thursday evening. However, Atletico have not revealed how much Gilgeous-Alexander invested or the size of his stake in the La Liga side.

The 28-year-old, widely known as SGA, plays for the Oklahoma City Thunder and has established himself as one of basketball's biggest names. After helping the Thunder win the NBA championship in 2025, he continued to strengthen his standing in the league and is now a two-time reigning MVP. His investment in Atletico Madrid signals...