'My cousin and I are NBA legends - we're now NFL owners hoping to deliver first Super Bowl title'

NBA legends Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady have become minority owners of the Buffalo Bills - and they are targeting Super Bowl glory.

McGrady and Carter were generation-defining players for the Toronto Raptors , and now they are set to get involved with the closest NFL franchise to the Canadian city.

The duo, who are cousins, are set to make the step up from playing arena to the ownership suire.

More than 15 percent of the Bills season-ticket holders live in southern Ontario, where the Raptors are the popular team - which makes this venture personal for McGrady and Carter.

The pair of former NBA All-Stars are uniquely placed to understand what it means to bring representation to such spaces.

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Another key partner is private equity firm Arctos, which has stakes in many leagues including the NHL , NBA, MLB , and MLS .

The inclusion of these sports figures is part of a broader initiative to infuse varied perspectives into the franchises leadership.

It is unclear just how much each new shareholder paid for a piece of the team, which is valued at $4.2 billion, according to Forbes.

Following the announcement of the news, Carter said: Its a huge honor to join this historic Bills organization.

Im truly thankful the Pegula family has given me the opportunity to help the franchise continue to grow and thrive in player growth, community service, and of course winning the Lombardi trophy.

See you soon Bills Mafia!!!! Meanwhile, McGrady commented: Im excited to share that Ive joined the Buffalo Bills organization as a minority owner - a dream come true for me and my family.

Sports have been a lifelong passion, and the chance to contribute to such a top-tier organization is a true honor.

After meeting the Pegulas, understanding their vision, embracing their values, and sharing their commitment to winning, this decision felt natural.

Im incredibly proud to be part of this journey.

The Hall of Famers enjoyed illustrious careers at the highest level.

McGrady was a seven-time All-Star, seven-time All-NBA selection, and a two-time scoring champion over his 15-year career, spending his first three years in Toronto after the franchise selected him ninth overall in the 1997 NBA Draft.

Carter spent 22 seasons in the NBA - a league record along with LeBron James - and earned eight All-Star appearances with two All-NBA nominations.

Most of his playing career came with the Raptors, who recently retired his No.

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He averaged 23.4 points per game over 403 games with the franchise.

This is the first instance in the Bills storied history that minority owners have bought in, with the NFLs recent policy changes permitting private equity investments in teams.

Both the Miami Dolphins and Philadelphia Eagles have also undertaken minority interest sales, reflecting a league-wide trend toward more diverse ownership structures.

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