Not shaking hands with Serena Williams and Tiger Woods, the 28-year-old NBA All-Star’s golf career is booming, raising $10,000,000

The NBA has a long history with golf. This has been built up over the years and some of our most famous athletes have tried it on the greens. NBA players have also had some greater success on the golf course. The most notable among them is Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors.

Chef Curry has proven time and time again that he can create success stories off the hardwood, too. The 28-year-old NBA star continues that tradition and recently achieved a major achievement in this area. He has successfully raised over $10 million, and that’s without involving some of the biggest names in sports.

Chicago Bulls star gets big break

The NBA and golf have been linked for decades. Arguably the most famous figure in basketball history, Michael Jordan was an avid golf fan. Jordan’s love for the game knew no bounds and he even had his own golf course equipped with state-of-the-art technology and amenities. Still, getting there won’t be easy. Only a handful of people are allowed there. However, another 28-year-old star of the Chicago Bulls has caused quite a stir in the industry.

Bulls’ Zach LaVine recently raised $10 million from Verance Capital. LaVine owns a club and apparel startup called Swag Golf, which recently raised $10 million in funding. What’s even more impressive is that the young player accomplished this feat all by himself. The two-time All-Star is also a golf fan, having recently competed in the American Century Championship. However, it is worth noting that LaVine has not shown interest in joining TGL.

Golf great Tiger Woods is an owner of the TGL league, while tennis legend Serena Williams co-owns a team in the same league.

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NBA Golf Guru

There are many stories told by different people that highlight Jordan’s passion for golf. Continuing this tradition, some other big names like Shaquille O’Neal, Charles Barkley and Dwyane Wade are also actively involved in the sport. However, the most successful person in NBA golf has to be Curry himself. From scoring a hole-in-one to winning the American Century Championship, Curry has certainly left his mark on the greens.

While there’s more cross-sport activity to come for these hardwood legends, LaVine’s $10 million raise might just be an indicator of good times to come.

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