NBA and Atlético: Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander becomes a shareholder

At the headquarters of Club Atlético de Madrid, under the lights of the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium, the addition of Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander, an NBA superstar, as a new shareholder of the red‑and‑white club was officially announced this Thursday, following a statement.

Statements from the new shareholder

"I am excited to officially join the group of shareholders of Atlético de Madrid. This is a club with a long history at the top of European football, and I appreciate the opportunity to be part of its future," said guard Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander, franchise player of the Oklahoma City Thunder. The guard, who leads the Thunder's roster, emphasized his admiration for the club's history.

Last season, Gilgeous‑Alexander averaged 31.1 points per game with a 55.3 % field‑goal percentage. With those numbers he became the first foreign NBA player to record at least 30 points and a 55 % shooting efficiency in the same campaign. Moreover, the American has been named NBA MVP in the past two seasons.

He also reached the 30‑point and 50 % shooting mark for a fourth consecutive season. Among foreign players, only Michael Jordan has matched that feat.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander backs Atlético de Madrid

Gilgeous‑Alexander broke the NBA record for the most consecutive regular‑season games scoring at least 20 points, surpassing the previous 126‑game streak set by Wilt Chamberlain. By the end of the campaign, he extended his run to 140 games.

The link with Atlético had already been shown in April. The Oklahoma City Thunder revealed in a post a picture of the guard wearing a red‑and‑white tracksuit upon arriving in Los Angeles.

Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander's investment brings the NBA to the heart of Madrid

The announcement was made via a statement issued by the organization. Atlético de Madrid welcomed the American as a new shareholder.