Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Atletico Madrid
8 October 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder basketball star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has officially joined Atletico Madrid’s ownership group. The Canadian NBA champion becomes another high-profile American sports investor entering European club football.
Atletico confirmed the investment but did not disclose the size or financial terms of his stake. The club has been majority-owned by Apollo Global Management since last year, with Gilgeous-Alexander joining its wider shareholder structure.