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!
<html><head></head><body><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en">? King <a href="https://twitter.com/NickKyrgios?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NickKyrgios</a> set to join ??????? ????????? ??????<br><br>More ??</p>— South East Melbourne Phoenix (@SEMelbPhoenix) <a href="https://twitter.com/SEMelbPhoenix/status/1613332455733460999?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 12, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></body></html>
<html><head></head><body><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en">Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios is in advanced talks to join the <a href="https://twitter.com/SEMelbPhoenix?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SEMelbPhoenix</a> as a co-owner in Australia's <a href="https://twitter.com/NBL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NBL</a>, sources tell me.<br><br>Kyrgios would join a Romie Chaudhari-led ownership group that includes John Wall, Zach Randolph, Al Harrington, Josh Childress and Dante Exum.</p>— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSteinLine/status/1613041022442913794?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 11, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<html><head></head><body><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en">? Nick Kyrgios has become a part-owner of a basketball team ? <a href="https://t.co/g4qzR78KbG">pic.twitter.com/g4qzR78KbG</a></p>— 7Sport (@7Sport) <a href="https://twitter.com/7Sport/status/1613365297876201477?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 12, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></body></html>
<html><head></head><body><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en">Nick Kyrgios reveals why he wanted to become part of the SEM Phoenix ownership group says the development of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NBL23?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NBL23</a> played a big part in the decision.<br><br>?? "There has been so much growth... I’m tuning in all the time."<br><br>DETAILS ?: <a href="https://t.co/1hnk6DgbuC">https://t.co/1hnk6DgbuC</a> <a href="https://t.co/zhTkSK45US">pic.twitter.com/zhTkSK45US</a></p>— ESPN Australia & NZ (@ESPNAusNZ) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNAusNZ/status/1613427305140961283?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 12, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></body></html>
<html><head></head><body><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en">.<a href="https://twitter.com/NickKyrgios?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NickKyrgios</a> has made a Grand entrance to Melbourne Park, announcing a new part ownership in the NBL's <a href="https://twitter.com/SEMelbPhoenix?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SEMelbPhoenix</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/NBL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NBL</a> <a href="https://t.co/KC7LWOE1Bs">pic.twitter.com/KC7LWOE1Bs</a></p>— 10 News First Melbourne (@10NewsFirstMelb) <a href="https://twitter.com/10NewsFirstMelb/status/1613420420501323777?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 12, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></body></html>
<html><head></head><body><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en">.<a href="https://twitter.com/NickKyrgios?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NickKyrgios</a> 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 <a href="https://twitter.com/AustralianOpen?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AustralianOpen</a>, joining calls for fans not to boo <a href="https://twitter.com/DjokerNole?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DjokerNole</a>. <a href="https://twitter.com/NickMcCallum7?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NickMcCallum7</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/7NEWS?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#7NEWS</a> <a href="https://t.co/zYgJQBXgld">pic.twitter.com/zYgJQBXgld</a></p>— 7NEWS Melbourne (@7NewsMelbourne) <a href="https://twitter.com/7NewsMelbourne/status/1613435917385236487?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 12, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></body></html>
<html><head></head><body><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en">Tennis star <a href="https://twitter.com/NickKyrgios?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NickKyrgios</a> has made his grand entrance to Melbourne Park ahead of the <a href="https://twitter.com/AustralianOpen?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AustralianOpen</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/Timmy_Morgs?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Timmy_Morgs</a> <a href="https://t.co/X61GI0WSDV">pic.twitter.com/X61GI0WSDV</a></p>— 10 News First (@10NewsFirst) <a href="https://twitter.com/10NewsFirst/status/1613429014873493504?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 12, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></body></html>
<html><head></head><body><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en">Nick Kyrgios has declared he's got what it takes to win the Australian Open, four days out from the tournament.<br><br>The world No. 21 insists he's never been more confident, and today showed off his other great passion. <a href="https://twitter.com/emmalawrence90?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@emmalawrence90</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/9News?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#9News</a> <a href="https://t.co/LhGiO9kW3x">pic.twitter.com/LhGiO9kW3x</a></p>— 9News Australia (@9NewsAUS) <a href="https://twitter.com/9NewsAUS/status/1613441474649067520?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 12, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></body></html>
<html><head></head><body><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en">Much like his game, Nick Kyrgios is talking big ahead of his Melbourne Park tilt, declaring himself one of the tournament favorites. <br><br>The 19th seed is embracing the added scrutiny that comes with it. <a href="https://twitter.com/bradeningram?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@bradeningram</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/9News?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#9News</a> <a href="https://t.co/Rimcr7jnLR">pic.twitter.com/Rimcr7jnLR</a></p>— 9News Melbourne (@9NewsMelb) <a href="https://twitter.com/9NewsMelb/status/1613442953908830208?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 12, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></body></html>
<html><head></head><body><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en">? <a href="https://twitter.com/NickKyrgios?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NickKyrgios</a> ?????? ?? ??? ????? ????? ?????????? ?? ??? ??? ?? ???? ??? ??????? ????????? ?????. ???<br><br>Full press conference below ??</p>— South East Melbourne Phoenix (@SEMelbPhoenix) <a href="https://twitter.com/SEMelbPhoenix/status/1613409204387352577?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 12, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></body></html>
<html><head></head><body><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en">It’s official – Australian tennis star <a href="https://twitter.com/NickKyrgios?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NickKyrgios</a> will join the <a href="https://twitter.com/SEMelbPhoenix?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SEMelbPhoenix</a>’s ownership group in a major coup for the club and a booming <a href="https://twitter.com/NBL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NBL</a> competition. ??<a href="https://t.co/tKOaubR9Jj">https://t.co/tKOaubR9Jj</a></p>— Matt Logue (@mattlogue7) <a href="https://twitter.com/mattlogue7/status/1613334456131293184?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 12, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></body></html>
<html><head></head><body><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en">Days out from the Aus Open, <a href="https://twitter.com/NickKyrgios?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NickKyrgios</a> officially becomes a part owner of <a href="https://twitter.com/SEMelbPhoenix?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SEMelbPhoenix</a>.<br><br>Ownership group includes, NBA star John Wall, former NBA player Zach Randolph + Aussie Dante Exum.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AusOpen?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AusOpen</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NBL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NBL</a></p>— Tim Hipsley (@TimHipsley) <a href="https://twitter.com/TimHipsley/status/1613333540003008512?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 12, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></body></html>
<html><head></head><body><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en">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<br><br>Kyrgios joins nba players like John Wall, Zach Randolph and more. Wants to get involved as much as possible when not traveling <a href="https://t.co/aMIij1axFk">pic.twitter.com/aMIij1axFk</a></p>— Jannik Schneider (@schnejan) <a href="https://twitter.com/schnejan/status/1613358747468070912?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 12, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></body></html>
<html><head></head><body><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en">Australian tennis ace Nick Kyrgios plans to join the ownership group of the <a href="https://twitter.com/SEMelbPhoenix?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SEMelbPhoenix</a> ??<br><br>Read more: <a href="https://t.co/44thPYya78">https://t.co/44thPYya78</a> <a href="https://t.co/ZqDjdzLGOe">pic.twitter.com/ZqDjdzLGOe</a></p>— NBL (@NBL) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBL/status/1613349274770718720?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 12, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></body></html>
<html><head></head><body><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en">Nick Kyrgios would rather be an NBA star than a tennis player, so his latest investment shouldn’t surprise.<a href="https://t.co/R7wSbi8iag">https://t.co/R7wSbi8iag</a></p>— news.com.au (@newscomauHQ) <a href="https://twitter.com/newscomauHQ/status/1613410569695936514?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 12, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></body></html>
<html><head></head><body><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en">Nick Kyrgios has been confirmed as a part-owner of the South East Melbourne Phoenix. <a href="https://t.co/7OqZboawh0">https://t.co/7OqZboawh0</a> <a href="https://t.co/WBQgrP60oO">pic.twitter.com/WBQgrP60oO</a></p>— The West Australian (@westaustralian) <a href="https://twitter.com/westaustralian/status/1613342350285094913?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 12, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></body></html>
<html><head></head><body><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en">Nick Kyrgios invests in NBL franchise SE Melbourne Phoenix. How much? « It’s confidential » <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AustralianOpen?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AustralianOpen</a> <a href="https://t.co/DhcROaOL2s">pic.twitter.com/DhcROaOL2s</a></p>— Neil McLeman (@NeilMcLeman) <a href="https://twitter.com/NeilMcLeman/status/1613343213330526208?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 12, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></body></html>
<html><head></head><body><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en">Nick Kyrgios buys into basketball team <a href="https://t.co/VRgScqrLZv">https://t.co/VRgScqrLZv</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/greece?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#greece</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/greek?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#greek</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/greekcitytimes?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#greekcitytimes</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/NickKyrgios?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@nickkyrgios</a> <a href="https://t.co/NJGqNB8UJp">pic.twitter.com/NJGqNB8UJp</a></p>— Greek City Times (@greekcitytimes) <a href="https://twitter.com/greekcitytimes/status/1613361387799183360?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 12, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></body></html>
<html><head></head><body><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en">Nick Kyrgios has become part-owner of Australian basketball side South East Melbourne Phoenix.<a href="https://t.co/Be5qZOZjXt">https://t.co/Be5qZOZjXt</a></p>— Sportstar (@sportstarweb) <a href="https://twitter.com/sportstarweb/status/1613389008108912641?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 12, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></body></html>
<html><head></head><body><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en">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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NickKyrgios?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NickKyrgios</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/basketball?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#basketball</a><a href="https://t.co/4qNpFShMNe">https://t.co/4qNpFShMNe</a></p>— NDTV Sports (@Sports_NDTV) <a href="https://twitter.com/Sports_NDTV/status/1613405020153843714?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 12, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></body></html>
<html><head></head><body><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en">Nick Kyrgios has been a long-time fan of basketball and became a part-owner of South East Melbourne Phoenix<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Sports?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Sports</a><a href="https://t.co/4tLzhoFl6b">https://t.co/4tLzhoFl6b</a></p>— News18 Sports (@News18Sports) <a href="https://twitter.com/News18Sports/status/1613439359101063168?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 12, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></body></html>
<html><head></head><body><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en">Nick Kyrgios becomes co-owner of NBL team Melbourne Pheonix <a href="https://t.co/28drVmks4G">https://t.co/28drVmks4G</a></p>— Sportskeeda Tennis (@SK__Tennis) <a href="https://twitter.com/SK__Tennis/status/1613449342706421764?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 12, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></body></html>
<html><head></head><body><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en">Nick Kyrgios joins former NBA champion to become co-owner of NBL team South East Melbourne Phoenix <a href="https://t.co/VhO8lz5mli">https://t.co/VhO8lz5mli</a></p>— FirstSportz Tennis (@FS_Tennis1) <a href="https://twitter.com/FS_Tennis1/status/1613505845584887808?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 12, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></body></html>
<html><head></head><body><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en">The <a href="https://twitter.com/SEMelbPhoenix?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SEMelbPhoenix</a> have announced <a href="https://twitter.com/NickKyrgios?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NickKyrgios</a> as the latest member of their ownership group. Click below to find out more.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/sportsbusiness?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#sportsbusiness</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/sportsbiz?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#sportsbiz</a><a href="https://t.co/0PK8DZuZau">https://t.co/0PK8DZuZau</a></p>— Ministry of Sport (@ministryofsport) <a href="https://twitter.com/ministryofsport/status/1613381744484573185?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 12, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></body></html>
<html><head></head><body><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en">Nick Kyrgios has become the newest part owner of NBL franchise <a href="https://twitter.com/SEMelbPhoenix?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SEMelbPhoenix</a> <br><br>?: <a href="https://t.co/FHu5YgnG84">https://t.co/FHu5YgnG84</a> <a href="https://t.co/93AG8ovHQP">pic.twitter.com/93AG8ovHQP</a></p>— ??? ???????? ???? Australia (@sportingnewsau) <a href="https://twitter.com/sportingnewsau/status/1613369045319036928?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 12, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></body></html>
<html><head></head><body><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en">? <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BREAKING?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BREAKING</a> <br>Australian Tennis Star Nick Kyrgios has joined the ownership group of the <a href="https://twitter.com/SEMelbPhoenix?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SEMelbPhoenix</a> The world No. 21 announced this earlier today. <a href="https://twitter.com/6NewsAU?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@6NewsAU</a> <a href="https://t.co/Fl54og3quW">pic.twitter.com/Fl54og3quW</a></p>— Matthew Davis (@Matthew22Davis) <a href="https://twitter.com/Matthew22Davis/status/1613377089620660226?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 12, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></body></html>
<html><head></head><body><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en">??????? ?? ??? ??????? <a href="https://twitter.com/NickKyrgios?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NickKyrgios</a> ? <a href="https://t.co/i4bQSppMJZ">pic.twitter.com/i4bQSppMJZ</a></p>— South East Melbourne Phoenix (@SEMelbPhoenix) <a href="https://twitter.com/SEMelbPhoenix/status/1613355954841714688?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 12, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></body></html>
<html><head></head><body><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en">this was not on my 2023 bingo card but I think I’m for it <a href="https://t.co/PT4dk23p2a">https://t.co/PT4dk23p2a</a></p>— caitlin slater (@caitlinsltr) <a href="https://twitter.com/caitlinsltr/status/1613363766422573056?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 12, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></body></html>
<html><head></head><body><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="qme"> <a href="https://t.co/gNRDEt214j">pic.twitter.com/gNRDEt214j</a></p>— Raging Bomber (@ragingbomber21) <a href="https://twitter.com/ragingbomber21/status/1613358827642163200?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 12, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></body></html>
<html><head></head><body><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en">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 <a href="https://twitter.com/SEMelbPhoenix?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SEMelbPhoenix</a> is the team I like locally.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NBL?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NBL</a> <a href="https://t.co/x2HALoiTyL">https://t.co/x2HALoiTyL</a></p>— Adam (@AdamJoseph____) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamJoseph____/status/1613045940864290818?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 11, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></body></html>
<html><head></head><body><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en">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! :) <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RiseUpPhoenix?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RiseUpPhoenix</a></p>— Alex Sar #DonTheSash (@alexmatthewsar) <a href="https://twitter.com/alexmatthewsar/status/1613337669718913032?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 12, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></body></html>
<html><head></head><body><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en">? ???? ???? ??????? ? <a href="https://t.co/VOzApapZgr">pic.twitter.com/VOzApapZgr</a></p>— South East Melbourne Phoenix (@SEMelbPhoenix) <a href="https://twitter.com/SEMelbPhoenix/status/1613646465959882753?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 12, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></body></html>
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