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NBA Hall of Famers Tracy McGrady, Vince Carter join Bills’ ownership group

Two NBA legends have joined the NFL as owners.

Tracy McGrady and Vince Carter are among the minority shareholders joining the Buffalo Bills' ownership group, the team announced Wednesday.

Former U.S. men's national soccer star Jozy Altidore is also in the group of 10.

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Former Houston Rockets player Tracy McGrady will be honored during the game against the Denver Nuggets at Toyota Center. (Troy Taormina/USA Today Sports)

This is the first time in franchise history that the Pegula family has brought in a secondary shareholder for the team. The Pegula family remains the main owners.

Private equity firm Arktos would also join as part of the new ownership group, according to the bill. Arctos has stakes in many leagues including the NHL, NBA, MLB, and MLS.

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It's unclear how much each new shareholder paid to join the team, which is valued at $4.2 billion, according to Forbes.

For McGrady and Carter, ownership is now in the family. They are cousins ​​who played together as teammates early in their illustrious NBA careers with the Toronto Raptors.

McGrady was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2017, and Carter was inducted in October.

Highmark Stadium employees on the field

Workers clear snow at Highmark Stadium in preparation for the Buffalo Bills vs. San Francisco 49ers game on December 1, 2024 in Orchard Park, New York. (AP Photo/Jean J. Pasker)

McGrady was a seven-time All-Star, seven-time All-NBA selection and a two-time leading scorer during his 15-year career.

“T-Mac” spent his first three years in Toronto after being selected No. 9 overall in the 1997 NBA Draft. However, his All-Star seasons (seven in a row) came with four seasons with the Orlando Magic, and he was named an All-Star in three of his six seasons with the Houston Rockets.

McGrady also played for the New York Knicks, Detroit Pistons and Atlanta Hawks, finishing his career in 2012.

Carter spent 22 seasons in the NBA, earning eight All-Star bids and two All-NBA selections. He spent most of his season with the Raptors, where he had just retired his No. 15 jersey. He appeared in 403 games with the franchise, averaging 23.4 points per game.

Vince Carter yells on the court

Former Toronto Raptors guard Vince Carter reacts during a ceremony to retire his jersey number at halftime of a game against the Sacramento Kings. (John E. Sokolowski/Imagn Images)

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Carter moved on to the New Jersey Nets, followed by the Dallas Mavericks, Memphis Grizzlies, Atlanta Hawks, Magic, Sacramento Kings, and Phoenix Suns. Carter retired after the 2019-20 season.

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