NBA Rookie of the Year becomes soccer team owner

Stephon Castle, a 21-year-old guard for the San Antonio Spurs and last season’s NBA Rookie of the Year, has become a minority owner of CT United, a new soccer franchise in Connecticut’s MLS Next Pro league. Castle’s involvement was encouraged by his agent and father, who saw the opportunity as unique among typical investments for young athletes. CT United aims to develop talent and build a strong local fan base in a region lacking major league sports teams.

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