Chris Webber Looking To Buy The Atlanta Hawks

The Atlanta Hawks kick off opening night against the Indiana Pacers on November 1st and if that wasn’t enough news for Hawks fans, they may be happy to know that former NBA star Chris Webber is among those wanting to purchase the team. 

Just a few months ago a racially insensitive email from majority owner Bruce Levenson was brought forward in regards to poor turn out at the games. That email was followed by alleged racist comments Hawks GM made while on a conference call.  Now  the Hawks are moving towards the sale of the team and Chris Webber joins a team of those interested in buying.

Via Yahoo Sports

Five-time NBA All-Star Chris Webber is part of a potential ownership group that has submitted a letter of interest to the NBA about its desire to purchase the Atlanta Hawks, league sources told Yahoo Sports.

Webber would have a modest financial investment in the partnership, but is expected to emerge as a face of the bid with an ultimate goal of becoming a prominent figure on the basketball side for the Hawks, league sources told Yahoo Sports.

The primary investors are expected to become public in the near future, sources said. Several prominent groups with interest in buying the Hawks are also expected to become known soon.