Hall of Famers and cousins, Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady in talks to become minority owners of $4.2B NFL franchise: reports 

Over the weekend, Vince Carter joined his cousin Tracy McGrady in the Basketball Hall of Fame. Now, the duo have set their sights on owning part of an NFL franchise together.

On Wednesday morning, reports emerged that Carter and McGrady are aiming to buy minority stakes at the Buffalo Bills. Along with longtime soccer star Jozy Altidore, they aim to obtain a non-controlling stake of the franchise.

The Bills, currently owned by Terry and Kim Pegula, are currently valued at around $4.2 billion, according to Forbes. Back in April, they brought in a company to explore investment groups for a small share of the franchise. This move comes on the heels of the Bills going through the process of opening a new arena in 2026.

“The Pegula family has retained Allen & Company to explore the potential sale of a non-controlling, minority interest in the Bills,” the club told Sportico in a statement.

With the Bills owners already exploring a possible sale, it could open the door for Vince Carter and McGrady to get into business with them. The two are notable figures from their NBA careers and did well for themselves financially. McGrady's career earnings were $162.9 million, and Carter was able to make $172.5 million.

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Tracy McGrady laughs at Vince Carter bringing up football background

Seeing that they are both Hall of Famers in basketball, it might be shocking to see Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady target an NFL franchise. However, one of them admitted they have a minor background in the sport.

When Carter was inducted into the HOF over the weekend, McGrady was on stage to take in the moment with him. During his speech, the Toronto Raptors icon admitted that he played football for a short time growing up. He was then cut off when he caught McGrady hysterically laughing at the remark behind him.

No matter his skill level in football, Vince Carter made the right move by fully pursuing basketball. Along with reaching the NBA, he had a successful career that saw him enshrined alongside the all-time greats.

After being drafted fifth overall in 1998, Carter went on to play 22 years in the league. His final stint came in 2020 with the Atlanta Hawks at the age of 43.

At his peak, Carter was an All-Star and All-NBA level talent. By his third season, he was averaging north of 27 points per game.

Carter is remembered for putting the Toronto Raptors franchise on the map, but he suited up for numerous franchises. He and Jason Kidd were a walking highlight reel with the then New Jersey Nets and had great runs with the Phoenix Suns and Orlando Magic.

Instead of chasing rings at the end of his career, Carter went a different route. He played for younger teams like the Memphis Grizzlies and Sacramento Kings in hopes of relaying his wisdom to the next generation.