Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum is pursuing a $200 million bid to bring a WNBA franchise to St. Louis. After securing the largest contract in NBA history, he is looking to be a part of expanding women’s professional basketball in the midwest. According to Essence, Tatum has teamed up with multiple business leaders in St. Louis to build a team of investors.
The team’s proposed home court would be the Chaifetz Arena at St. Louis University. The next steps for Tatum and the investors are to secure the funding and keep the interest of the local community.
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Tatum’s contract is worth $315 million, so it’s clear that he’s all in on bringing a WNBA team to the midwest. Local interest in the team and women’s basketball in general is vital to making the team competitive.
The WNBA has seen unprecedented growth in recent years and is at an all-time high in popularity. This, combined with the new rule change that allows NBA players to invest in WNBA franchises, creates opportunities for the league to reach new heights.
James Parker is an NBA writer for Ball Exclusives, follow him on X @TheJames_Parker
