Vince Carter is reportedly preparing to take a stake in a $5 billion franchise with Tracy McGrady just days after being inducted into the Hall of Fame

The worlds of basketball and professional football have long been closely linked, and their crossover appeal extends far beyond the court. Remember, when tight ends like Antonio Gates and Jimmy Graham, who showcased their basketball skills to become football stars, competed against dual-sport phenoms like Bo Jackson and Deion Sanders, the crossover appeal between these leagues is strong. Just days after the HOF ceremony, a new revelation was made about Vince Carter.

According to a new post from Sportico on “EXCLUSIVE: Vince Carter, Tracy McGrady and Jozy Altidore are in talks to buy a minority stake in @BuffaloBills. The Bills, owned by the Pegula family, are actively recruiting new investors. According to Sportico, the team is worth $5.08 billion.”Read the title of the post.

It was entirely understandable that this move would take place. The Buffalo Bills club, owned by the Pegula family, was looking for investors and had even hired capital marketing firm Allen and Co. earlier this year to help the club sell 25% of uncontrollable shares. However, Carter and McGrady are not the only ones behind the role of minority owner. They will also be joined by US soccer star Jozy Altidore. Carter and McGrady's interest in the Bills is particularly intriguing given their shared history. Both hail from Florida, they were briefly in-laws and maintained a friendship throughout their careers. Their on-court chemistry, evident during their time as teammates with the Toronto Raptors, could potentially lead to a formidable partnership in the boardroom.

The Buffalo Bills have also made progress in recent years under the leadership of quarterback Josh Allen. The team's current owners, led by Terry and Kim Pegula, have led the Bills to six consecutive playoff appearances and two consecutive AFC East titles starting in 2020. Adding Carter and McGrady to the ownership group could bring new perspectives and star power to an already thriving organization.

However, it also emerged that the deal may ultimately not go through. Why? A Bulls representative had said that attempts to communicate with Carter, McGrady and Altidore through their agents were unsuccessful and that negotiations had stalled. While details about the reported deal are still scarce, the mere possibility of Carter and McGrady joining the ranks of NFL ownership has made waves in both the basketball and football communities. However, there was another indication from the players that they were seeking a minority stake in the Buffalo Bills.

When Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady made a surprise visit to a Buffalo Bills game

The former NBA players have been hinting at this new deal for a long time. Just last month, the legends made a surprise appearance at the Buffalo Bills' game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Highmark Stadium in New York. They were also joined by former soccer player Jozi Altidore.

In addition, the Buffalo Bills players were happy to host the greats of the NBA and football and showed top-notch gameplay so as not to disappoint. The club's leader, Josh Allen, scored 37 points before the end of the third quarter and also completed 23/30 passes for 263 yards. The defense also delivered a great performance, with Dorian Williams scoring a total of nine attacks, including six solos.

Ultimately, the Buffaloes were able to pull out the win over Jacksonville as they maintained a 37-10 lead with one quarter to play. This surprise visit leads one to speculate that while Carter and McGrady's basketball careers are over, their love of the game and entrepreneurial spirit continue to drive them forward.