Carter, McGrady and Altidore’s new stake in Buffalo Bills brings diversity to NFL owners’ table
Associated PressORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The chance to rub shoulders with quarterback Josh Allen and use their Toronto connections to broaden the Buffalo Bills’ reach into Canada’s largest city wasn’t the only thing on the minds of former NBA stars Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady and soccer’s Jozy Altidore in purchasing a minority share of the franchise. “It’s cool to be investing in an NFL franchise, but this is inspiring to so many people that look like us,” McGrady said during a Zoom call featuring all three on Friday. “You’re talking about a kid that’s come from challenging upbringings, right?” McGrady said, reflecting on the difficulties he faced growing up in central Florida, and the opportunities sports brought. Now it’s time to do it on the other side, but with a different sport.” Carter remembered when Bills hall of famers Thurman Thomas and Bruce Smith would sit courtside at Raptors games.
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