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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Sport
Andrew Gamble

Toronto Raptors' London-born star takes first steps in franchise ownership

Toronto Raptors star and former NBA champion O.G. Anunoby has purchased a minority stake in the London Lions in a spectacular coup for the burgeoning British Basketball League.

The Lions have enjoyed immense success since the team was bought by 777 Partners, winning the BBL Championship and BBL Trophy in 2022/23. Ahead of the Playoffs next month, the club has received a further boost.

Toronto Raptors small forward Anunoby - whose full name is Ogugua ‘O.G.’ Anunoby Jr. - has purchased a minority stake in the Lions, who became the first British team to qualify for the EuroCup playoffs earlier this month. Anunoby was born in London to Nigerian parents before moving to the United States when he was young.

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