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The legendary footballer is now minority owner of the WNBA team.

Newly-retired from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the NFL life, legendary footballer Tom Brady has been looking for new ways to get into the sporting world without actually playing. His latest endeavor is buying a controlling stake in a WNBA team, specifically the Las Vegas Aces.

As of this week, Brady has become the minority owner of the Aces, a purchase that is apparently based on a longtime appreciation of women’s sports. “I am very excited to be part of the Las Vegas Aces organization,” Brady said in a statement Thursday. “My love for women’s sports began at a young age when I would tag along to all my older sisters’ games — they were by far the best athletes in our house! We celebrated their accomplishments together as a family, and they remain a great inspiration to me.

“I have always been a huge fan of women’s sports, and I admire the work that the Aces’ players, staff, and the WNBA continue to do to grow the sport and empower future generations of athletes. To be able to contribute in any way to that mission as a member of the Aces organization is an incredible honor.”

The main owner of the team, as well as the WNBA in general, is more than happy to have Brady in their corner. “Tom Brady is a win not only for the Aces, and the WNBA, but for women’s professional sports as a whole,” said Aces owner Mark Davis.

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“We are pleased to see the incredible momentum around the WNBA continue as evidenced by our recent league and team equity deals,” WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert said in a statement. “We look forward to welcoming Tom Brady as an owner once the league process and approvals are complete. We have seen Tom Brady courtside at our games and are thrilled he recognizes the value of supporting women’s basketball and the WNBA.”