Media Reacts to Kyrgios Ownership News

The news of Australian Tennis Star, Nick Kyrgios set to join Phoenix's Ownership Group took over the media and social media feeds of many.

The news of Australian Tennis Star, Nick Kyrgios set to join South East Melbourne Phoenix's Ownership Group took over the media and social media feeds of many. It became the biggest news story on Thursday with a lot of excitement among fans and media.

Check out the hype on the announcement!

👑 King @NickKyrgios set to join 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝗲𝗻𝗶𝘅 𝗢𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽💚

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— South East Melbourne Phoenix (@SEMelbPhoenix) January 12, 2023

Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios is in advanced talks to join the @SEMelbPhoenix as a co-owner in Australia's @NBL, sources tell me.

Kyrgios would join a Romie Chaudhari-led ownership group that includes John Wall, Zach Randolph, Al Harrington, Josh Childress and Dante Exum.
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) January 11, 2023

👀 Nick Kyrgios has become a part-owner of a basketball team 🏀 pic.twitter.com/g4qzR78KbG
— 7Sport (@7Sport) January 12, 2023

Nick Kyrgios reveals why he wanted to become part of the SEM Phoenix ownership group says the development of #NBL23 played a big part in the decision.

🗣️ "There has been so much growth... I’m tuning in all the time."

DETAILS 📝: https://t.co/1hnk6DgbuC pic.twitter.com/zhTkSK45US
— ESPN Australia & NZ (@ESPNAusNZ) January 12, 2023

.@NickKyrgios has made a Grand entrance to Melbourne Park, announcing a new part ownership in the NBL's @SEMelbPhoenix | @NBL pic.twitter.com/KC7LWOE1Bs
— 10 News Melbourne (@10NewsMelb) January 12, 2023

.@NickKyrgios has a new connection to Melbourne, buying a stake in one of the city's professional basketball teams. The tennis star is ramping up preparations for next week's @AustralianOpen, joining calls for fans not to boo @DjokerNole. @NickMcCallum7 #7NEWS pic.twitter.com/zYgJQBXgld
— 7NEWS Melbourne (@7NewsMelbourne) January 12, 2023

Tennis star @NickKyrgios has made his grand entrance to Melbourne Park ahead of the @AustralianOpen | @Timmy_Morgs pic.twitter.com/X61GI0WSDV
— 10 News (@10NewsAU) January 12, 2023

Nick Kyrgios has declared he's got what it takes to win the Australian Open, four days out from the tournament.

The world No. 21 insists he's never been more confident, and today showed off his other great passion. @emmalawrence90 #9News pic.twitter.com/LhGiO9kW3x
— 9News Australia (@9NewsAUS) January 12, 2023

Much like his game, Nick Kyrgios is talking big ahead of his Melbourne Park tilt, declaring himself one of the tournament favorites.

The 19th seed is embracing the added scrutiny that comes with it. @bradeningram #9News pic.twitter.com/Rimcr7jnLR
— 9News Melbourne (@9NewsMelb) January 12, 2023

🎙 @NickKyrgios 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐱 𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩. 👑🤝💚

Full press conference below ⤵️
— South East Melbourne Phoenix (@SEMelbPhoenix) January 12, 2023

It’s official – Australian tennis star @NickKyrgios will join the @SEMelbPhoenix’s ownership group in a major coup for the club and a booming @NBL competition. 🏀👇https://t.co/tKOaubR9Jj
— Matt Logue (@mattlogue7) January 12, 2023

Days out from the Aus Open, @NickKyrgios officially becomes a part owner of @SEMelbPhoenix.

Ownership group includes, NBA star John Wall, former NBA player Zach Randolph + Aussie Dante Exum.#AusOpen #NBL
— Tim Hipsley (@TimHipsley) January 12, 2023

Nick Kyrgios took his media duty to make public that he becomes a co-owner of the australian pro Basketball team NBL’s South East Melbourne Phoenix

Kyrgios joins nba players like John Wall, Zach Randolph and more. Wants to get involved as much as possible when not traveling pic.twitter.com/aMIij1axFk
— Jannik Schneider (@schnejan) January 12, 2023

Australian tennis ace Nick Kyrgios plans to join the ownership group of the @SEMelbPhoenix 🎾🏀

Read more: https://t.co/44thPYya78 pic.twitter.com/ZqDjdzLGOe
— NBL (@NBL) January 12, 2023

Nick Kyrgios would rather be an NBA star than a tennis player, so his latest investment shouldn’t surprise.https://t.co/R7wSbi8iag
— news.com.au (@newscomauHQ) January 12, 2023

Nick Kyrgios has been confirmed as a part-owner of the South East Melbourne Phoenix. https://t.co/7OqZboawh0 pic.twitter.com/WBQgrP60oO
— The West Australian (@westaustralian) January 12, 2023

Nick Kyrgios invests in NBL franchise SE Melbourne Phoenix. How much? « It’s confidential » #AustralianOpen pic.twitter.com/DhcROaOL2s
— Neil McLeman (@NeilMcLeman) January 12, 2023

Nick Kyrgios buys into basketball team https://t.co/VRgScqrLZv #greece #greek #greekcitytimes @nickkyrgios pic.twitter.com/NJGqNB8UJp
— Greek City Times (@greekcitytimes) January 12, 2023

Nick Kyrgios has become part-owner of Australian basketball side South East Melbourne Phoenix.https://t.co/Be5qZOZjXt
— Sportstar (@sportstarweb) January 12, 2023

Tennis star Nick Kyrgios became part-owner of Australian basketball side South East Melbourne Phoenix on Thursday, saying he was looking forward to growing the franchise#NickKyrgios #basketball https://t.co/4qNpFShMNe
— NDTV Sports (@Sports_NDTV) January 12, 2023

Nick Kyrgios has been a long-time fan of basketball and became a part-owner of South East Melbourne Phoenix#Sports https://t.co/4tLzhoFl6b
— News18 Sports (@News18Sports) January 12, 2023

Nick Kyrgios becomes co-owner of NBL team Melbourne Pheonix https://t.co/28drVmks4G
— Sportskeeda Tennis (@SK__Tennis) January 12, 2023

Nick Kyrgios joins former NBA champion to become co-owner of NBL team South East Melbourne Phoenix https://t.co/VhO8lz5mli
— FirstSportz Tennis (@FS_Tennis1) January 12, 2023

The @SEMelbPhoenix have announced @NickKyrgios as the latest member of their ownership group. Click below to find out more.#sportsbusiness #sportsbiz https://t.co/0PK8DZuZau
— Ministry of Sport (@ministryofsport) January 12, 2023

Nick Kyrgios has become the newest part owner of NBL franchise @SEMelbPhoenix

📰: https://t.co/FHu5YgnG84 pic.twitter.com/93AG8ovHQP
— 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 Australia (@sportingnewsau) January 12, 2023

🚨 #BREAKING
Australian Tennis Star Nick Kyrgios has joined the ownership group of the @SEMelbPhoenix The world No. 21 announced this earlier today. @6NewsAU pic.twitter.com/Fl54og3quW
— Matthew Davis (@Matthew22Davis) January 12, 2023

𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐱 @NickKyrgios 💚 pic.twitter.com/i4bQSppMJZ
— South East Melbourne Phoenix (@SEMelbPhoenix) January 12, 2023

this was not on my 2023 bingo card but I think I’m for it https://t.co/PT4dk23p2a
— Caitlin (@caitlinsltr) January 12, 2023

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— Raging Bomber (@ragingbomber21) January 12, 2023

This would be awesome & great for Australian Basketball by the exposure having Nick Kyrgios as a co-owner would be create. Helps on a personal level that @SEMelbPhoenix is the team I like locally.#NBL https://t.co/x2HALoiTyL
— Adam (@AdamJoseph) January 11, 2023

Huge get for the Phoenix to have Nick part of the ownership group. Rising talent on the APT Tour and is passionate about Basketball. Welcome aboard Nick! :) #RiseUpPhoenix
— Alex Sar #DonTheSash (@alexmatthewsar) January 12, 2023

📰 𝕭𝖆𝖈𝖐 𝖕𝖆𝖌𝖊 𝖗𝖊𝖆𝖉𝖎𝖓𝖌 💚 pic.twitter.com/VOzApapZgr
— South East Melbourne Phoenix (@SEMelbPhoenix) January 12, 2023

To celebrate Kyrgios joining Phoenix's Ownership Group, enter for the chance to win two tickets to the Australian Open and two tickets to our Sold Out game at SBC against the Taipans! ENTER HERE.

Phoenix Media (13/1/23)