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Mayweather’s Shift from Enthusiasm to Caution (Image Credits: Pixabay)
Las Vegas – Boxing icon Floyd Mayweather expressed uncertainty about joining an ownership group for a potential NBA expansion franchise during an autograph session on Saturday. The longtime resident had voiced interest in such a venture as recently as 2022. His remarks arrived just after the NBA signaled serious pursuit of growth in Las Vegas and Seattle.[1][2]
Mayweather’s Shift from Enthusiasm to Caution
Floyd Mayweather once openly pursued the idea of NBA ownership in Las Vegas. He shared a social media photo with NBA Hall of Famer Magic Johnson in 2017 and reiterated ambitions multiple times thereafter. Those statements positioned him as a natural fit given his deep ties to the city.[1]
Recent observations changed his outlook. Mayweather noted the visible toll on current owners. “In the past, I talked about owning an NBA team, but it looks like it’s a lot of stress in the NBA being an owner,” he said. “You see an owner get involved with the NBA, and he’s looking happy. Then as years progress, he’s looking older. So, I don’t know.”[1]
High Stakes and Long-Term Value
Reports peg the expansion fee for a Las Vegas team between $7 billion and $10 billion. Mayweather dismissed concerns over the figure. He argued that franchise values in major sports only appreciate over time.[3]
“The way you look at that number, as far as in the NBA, the NFL or any sport, only thing numbers can…
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Author : Matthias Binder
Publish date : 2026-03-30 19:36:00
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