Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd has officially joined the American ownership group of Premier League club Everton, the Merseyside outfit announced.
The 10-time NBA All-Star, 2011 NBA champion, and double Olympic gold medallist has become part of Roundhouse Capital Holdings, a subset of The Friedkin Group, which completed its takeover of Everton in December 2024.
Kidd’s entry into the Everton ownership structure marks the latest high-profile American involvement in English football.
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Currently, 14 Premier League clubs have partial ownership from U.S.-based investors. Former NFL star JJ Watt is a minority stakeholder in Burnley, while NFL legend Tom Brady holds a similar position with League One champions Birmingham City.
“I’m honoured to be joining Everton’s ownership at such a moment: with a new stadium on the horizon and a bright future ahead, it’s a great moment to come on board,” Kidd said in a statement released by the club.
Everton is preparing for a transformative chapter, with plans to leave Goodison Park at the end of this season and move into the newly constructed Bramley-Moore Dock Stadium. The state-of-the-art ground, costing over £750 million, is expected to be ready in time for the 2025–26 Premier League campaign.
Kidd, who took over as Mavericks head coach in 2021, has previously coached the Brooklyn Nets and Milwaukee Bucks, earning praise for his leadership and basketball IQ.
“As one of the NBA’s greatest players and now a successful coach, his knowledge and winning mentality will be an incredible resource for Everton,” said Everton Executive Chairman Marc Watts.
“He is a respected leader and household name for many sports fans and will bring a deeper understanding of high performance as we collectively strive to build a brighter future for this storied club,” he added.
With Kidd’s entry, Everton not only gains an investor but also a global sporting icon committed to helping the club rise on and off the pitch.
