In a groundbreaking move just announced, Jason Kidd, the celebrated head coach of the Dallas Mavericks, has officially joined Roundhouse Capital Holdings—the U.S.-based ownership group of English Premier League fixture Everton FC, under The Friedkin Group’s stewardship
From Hardwood to High-Stakes Football Leadership 🏟️
Kidd—who led the Mavericks to the NBA Finals in 2024 and boasts a storied résumé as a 10‑time All‑Star and 2011 NBA Champion—steps into a strategic, minority-investor role with Everton, just as the club prepares to inaugurate its new 52,888-seat Bramley-Moore Dock stadium
In his own words: “I’m honoured to be joining Everton’s ownership at such an important moment: with a new stadium on the horizon and a bright future ahead.”
A Winning Mind at the Helm
Everton’s Executive Chairman, Marc Watts, welcomed Kidd saying:
“As one of the NBA’s greatest players and now a successful coach, his knowledge and winning mentality will be an incredible resource for Everton.
Kidd will serve as a non-executive strategic advisor, infusing high-performance culture, elite leadership insights, and basketball-driven team-building expertise into the club’s long-term vision
What This Means for Everton
This partnership signals Everton’s ambition to leverage cross-sport synergies at a critical inflection point:
- The broom-ready Bramley-Moore Dock stadium is set to open in the 2025–26 season.
- Everton is seeking to rebound from a difficult season and reestablish Premier League prominence.
Kidd’s investment and advisory role—rooted in championship pedigree—symbolizes a broader shift toward globalized, performance-focused sports ownership and management
And for Dallas?
Importantly, Kidd remains the Dallas Mavericks head coach, with two years still on his contract—confirmed by GM Nico Harrison. Kidd’s involvement with Everton is designed to be complementary and executed during the NBA offseason Mavericks leadership has made it clear: this strategic football link will not impact his NBA coaching duties.
🧭 Bottom Line
- Jason Kidd is now a minority owner and strategic advisor at Everton FC, bringing NBA-level performance insight, while continuing his full-time role as head coach of the Dallas Mavericks.
- His dual role underscores a growing trend of cross-pollination between sports and illustrates Everton’s ambitious new chapter—stadium, ownership, and on-pitch resurgence.
