New York Knicks guard Josh Hart officially became an investor in Napoli Basket on Friday joining the Italian club in a strategic board role without disclosed financial terms, Basket USA reported.
The 31-year-old NBA player joined the organization alongside his business partner and podcast co-host Matt Hillman. Both men will focus on the commercial, athletic, and social growth of the club, according to a press release issued by Napoli Basket.
Il siégera au conseil d’administration de Napoli Basketball dans un rôle stratégique. Hart et Hillman contribueront au développement commercial, sportif et social du club », announced the club in its press release.
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Underdog Global Partners, led by club president Matt Rizzetta, acquired Napoli Basket in 2025. New York-based investment firm Predictive joined as a minority stakeholder in 2026, helping guide the club back into European competitions and launch a women’s program.
The ownership group has outlined major infrastructure goals alongside its on-court expansion. Napoli Basket received conditional approval in August 2026 to join the EuroLeague as an expansion franchise.
Club officials also unveiled blueprints for a modern arena project developed in coordination with the city of Naples. Rizzetta welcomed the addition of the NBA player to the leadership structure.
Son engagement, son humilité et sa persévérance incarnent parfaitement le projet napolitain.
On the hardwood, Hart brings a long history of individual achievements in the United States, including a career-high 44 points scored for Portland against Washington on March 13, 2022, and a career-high 12 assists recorded for New York against Dallas on February 9, 2024, according to Proballers records.
