After yesterday’s announcement that Jerry Richardson plans on selling the Carolina Panthers at the end of this season, several celebrities and business figures began announcing on social media their desire to buy the team.
Two of the most serious announcements undoubtedly came from legendary rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs (aka Puff Daddy) and NBA star Stephen Curry.
Diddy announced his intentions in a series of Tweets;
I would like to buy the @Panthers. Spread the word. Retweet!
— Diddy (@Diddy) December 18, 2017
There are no majority African American NFL owners. Let’s make history.
— Diddy (@Diddy) December 18, 2017
This picture was taken back in 2003. This is God’s work. It’s time!!
ATTN all @NFL owners, it’s time for diversity!! It’s time for Black ownership!!
The time is now. Let’s make it happen!! pic.twitter.com/zex7LTZ8mn
— Diddy (@Diddy) December 18, 2017
and a very personal video message on his Instagram account;
In his Instagram video, Diddy calls our team the “North Carolina Panthers”, says he will be the “best owner you could imagine”, and also says he will sign Colin Kaepernick and put him in the running to be next year’s starting quarterback.
Stephen Curry’s announcement was slightly more subtle…simply saying “I want in!” in response to Diddy’s tweets;
I️ want in! https://t.co/XvvC1vo7xI
— Stephen Curry (@StephenCurry30) December 18, 2017
Diddy then responded back by saying “Holla at me, let’s get it!”
Holla at me, let’s get it! https://t.co/rCdw8GP4TJ
— Diddy (@Diddy) December 18, 2017
Given Diddy’s estimated 2017 net worth of $820 million, and the fact that Stephen Curry will make over $47 million in 2017 alone, the two may have enough money between them to buy the franchise…depending on how close their bid gets to it’s recent $2.2 billion valuation.
Update 12/18/2017 11:30am
Colin Kaepernick has just tweeted out that he wants in:
I want in on the ownership group! Let’s make it happen! https://t.co/sDR4ciciY8
— Colin Kaepernick (@Kaepernick7) December 18, 2017
What do you think about Diddy buying the Panthers?