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Health and fitness tracker Whoop just raised $575 million in a Series G that valued the wearable company at $10.1 billion. The round included star athletes Cristiano Ronaldo, LeBron James and Rory McIlroy, but for fellow star Kevin Durant, it was another data point on a hugely successful bet nearly a decade ago. Durant first invested in the company in 2017, and Whoop was valued at $125 million during its Series C the following year. The new appraisal is 81x higher for KD and his investment vehicle 35V. In 2020, the four-time scoring champ added to his Whoop position in the firm’s Series E that valued the company at $1.2 billion. A year later, Whoop raised at $3.6 billion. Durant has not sold any of his Whoop shares, according to someone familiar with KD’s investments. A representative for Durant declined to comment on the size of his Whoop investment.
Rudy Gobert: “So, it’s a hyperbaric chamber. You have different pressure levels. You can put oxygen in it too, so I can wear the mask to get even more oxygen.” Interviewer: “Well, that lets your cells get a lot more oxygen and recover better.” Rudy Gobert: “So what’s really interesting is that, whether it’s for injuries or even micro-lesions and things like that, it allows you to regenerate faster.” Interviewer: “Okay. And are there a lot of athletes—I mean, NBA players—who have that kind of thing?” Rudy Gobert: “Yeah. Yeah. The first time I heard about a hyperbaric chamber, I was in Utah, and it was Kyle Korver. I know Tom Brady had one, Cristiano Ronaldo had one. Since I’m someone who wants to optimize my potential, I ordered one right away. I even gave one to Mike Conley. You always have to take care of your point guards.”
Messi or Ronaldo? ⚽
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) February 14, 2026
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Piers Morgan: Which athletes in modern history do you look at as great examples that maybe have inspired you in terms of the way they take care of themselves? Who have you looked at? Cristiano: I saw good examples in other sports as well. For example, basketball, LeBron James. I think we are the same age. Morgan: I met him the other day. Very nice guy. Cristiano: I have more hair than him.
Cristiano Ronaldo has topped the Forbes list of highest-paid athletes for the third consecutive year, while NBA star Stephen Curry has moved up to second. The business magazine says Ronaldo, who has topped the list fives times during his career, has increased his estimated total earnings by $15m to $275m
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Patrick Bet-David: Cristiano Ronaldo has 647 million followers right now on Instagram. How big would it have been, if social media was around when you guys were playing… maybe Dennis Rodman would have had the most following. who knows? Scottie Pippen: It would have been different. Definitely looking at these numbers you don't know how being a player that played in the 90s, how these numbers come about and what they really mean, because we didn't grow up in this social media era. But definitely who you're talking about, Ronaldo is one of the greatest players, and greatest athletes in the world, and 647 million speaks for itself. Patrick Bet-David: So do you think Michael would have been there if social media was at that time? Scottie Pippen: I think he would have probably doubled that, I'm going to be honest.
NBA legend Kevin Durant recently chimed in on the football GOAT debate between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Durant recently appeared on 'Impaulsive by Logan Paul' along with YouTuber IShowSpeed and discussed the Portuguese legend. The episode also featured 39-year-old bestselling author and host of the Night Shift, Majlak. The three guests discussed a range of issues before Majlak asked Kevin Durant (via talkSPORT): "Do you follow football, also known in America as Soccer?""Sometimes," Durant replied."Who would you say is the GOAT of football," pressed The Night Shift host. Kevin Durant pondered and answered: "Ronaldo."
Horford also investigated the approaches of other elite athletes, including Cristiano Ronaldo and LeBron James. If he found something that would benefit him, he pursued it. In his 20s, he reached out to Manu Ginóbili and Vince Carter — two NBA All-Stars who played into their 40s — for advice. “They all preach very similar things — treatment and staying after and being committed,” Horford said. “For me, honestly, I feel like a lot of guys my age try to do all those things as we understand the importance of it.”
Since it opened with a lavish, $75-per-person party in 1979, the Holt Renfrew store on Bloor Street has been the place to go for those who like to dress to impress. It is a massive store. Four levels, a fancy chocolate shop inside, marble floors, hundreds of luxury designers and brands. Charmaine Gilgeous used to take her sons, Shai and Thomasi, there to window-shop, spending leisurely afternoons dreaming about the kind of life they might one day lead if they worked hard and let nothing get in the way of their goals. At the time, she was just thinking about guiding her boys to college and then steady jobs. But she didn't tamp down on any of the lofty dreams they had about being the next Kobe Bryant or Cristiano Ronaldo or Kevin Durant. So Gilgeous took them window-shopping Saturdays. It was their routine. Forty-five minutes each way on the subway.
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LeBron James has racked up a sparkling on-court resume since he entered the NBA in 2003 at 18 years old as “The Chosen One.” Highlights include being the league’s all-time leading scorer, 10 NBA finals trips, four NBA titles and All-NBA first team 13 times. Somehow, his off-the-court game might be even more staggering. James’ career earnings from salaries and endorsements will hit an estimated $1.4 billion by the end of this season, behind only Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods and Cristiano Ronaldo among athletes all time. He’s built a deep roster of equity positions in companies and started a school in his hometown of Akron, Ohio. James should earn roughly $128 million this season, 25% more than any other NBA player.
Somehow, his off-the-court game might be even more staggering. James’ career earnings from salaries and endorsements will hit an estimated $1.4 billion by the end of this season, behind only Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods and Cristiano Ronaldo among athletes all time. He’s built a deep roster of equity positions in companies and started a school in his hometown of Akron, Ohio.
French billionaire Francois-Henri Pinault is reportedly in “advanced discussions” to acquire a majority stake in Creative Artists Agency. Citing anonymous sources, Bloomberg reported late Thursday night that CAA could receive a valuation of more than $7 billion in the potential deal, though the report also stated that talks could end without a final agreement. Stacked with talent that includes MLB sensation Shohei Ohtani and soccer legend Cristiano Ronaldo, CAA has an estimated $17.8 billion in sports contracts between active players and non-playing clients like coaches.
Giannis Antetokounmpo: I was just sitting on my couch scrolling through For you page. Messi Ronaldo and Benzema. If you’re looking for a goalie for next season, let me know. 😂😂😂
