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SportsPosted at: Sep 19 2019 2:37PM


Alibaba co-founder Tsai becomes owner of Brooklyn Nets

Washington, Sep 19 (Xinhua) Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba co-founder Joe Tsai officially became the owner of the Brooklyn Nets and the team's home arena Barclays Center after the NBA Board of Governors unanimously approved the sale.
"We are thrilled that Joe Tsai is becoming the principal owner and governor of the Brooklyn Nets," said NBA Commissioner Adam Silver on Wednesday. "In addition to being a passionate basketball fan, Joe is one of China's preeminent internet, media and e-commerce pioneers and his expertise will be invaluable in the league's efforts to grow the game in China and other global markets."
Silver also added that the Nets are "a thriving team and well-positioned for the future."
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