It was announced on Thursday that Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd is joining the ownership group for Everton FC, a founding member of England's Premier League. Kidd is joining on with the American-based Friedkin Group, led by Mark Watts out of Houston.

NBA great Jason Kidd has entered the soccer world by joining the ownership group of English Premier League club Everton.

Everton: We are delighted to announce a further addition to the Club’s ownership group. Jason Kidd, the Head Coach of the NBA’s @dallasmavs , has joined Roundhouse Capital Holdings, part of The