What ties Kevin Durant and Sue Bird to NJ/NY Gotham FC?
Both connections are ownership stakes, not statements of fandom. Gotham FC announced on May 4, 2022 that Thirty Five Ventures, co-founded by Kevin Durant and Rich Kleiman, had joined as minority investors in the club. Durant has played for the Seattle SuperSonics / Oklahoma City Thunder, the Golden State Warriors, the Brooklyn Nets, the Phoenix Suns and the Houston Rockets. He was born in Washington, D.C., and the club site lists him as a two-time NBA champion.
Sue Bird followed later that year. On July 29, 2022, the club announced that the four-time WNBA champion had become a minority investor in the franchise. Her listing is that of a retired WNBA player.
Where does Gotham FC play?
The club is based in Harrison and competes in the NWSL. Neither player's listing connects him or her to the area by birthplace or upbringing; Durant's birthplace is Washington, D.C., and no hometown is given for Bird.
Questions people ask
Which athletes are NJ/NY Gotham fans?
Kevin Durant and Sue Bird are both tied to the club as minority investors, not through a stated fandom.
Which athletes grew up NJ/NY Gotham fans?
Neither player's listing says he or she grew up following the club; both ties date to 2022 ownership announcements.
Which athlete is the most famous NJ/NY Gotham fan?
Kevin Durant, a two-time NBA champion per the club's announcement, is the better known of the two, and his link is a stake held through Thirty Five Ventures.