It’s been a big week for Cleveland Browns superstar Myles Garrett.
On Wednesday, the All-Pro defensive end was named the AFC Defensive Player of the Week for his two-sack performance in the Browns’ 39-38 victory over the Indianapolis Colts, in which he also blocked a field goal. Later in the day — and on the eve of their season opener — the Cleveland Cavaliers announced that Garrett has purchased a minority stake in the franchise.
“As a leader on and off the field, Myles has become a Cleveland icon and shares in our organization’s commitment to being a transformative force for good across the region,” Cavs chairman and governor Dan Gilbert said in a statement. “We are honored to welcome this long-time friend of the team as our new partner and investor. Myles’ passion and commitment to the city he loves will allow us to reach new communities and continue to build the successful future of this franchise.”
Added the 27-year-old Garrett: “I have admired the Cavaliers organization’s hard work, tenacity and dedication to the community since my early days in Cleveland. To have the opportunity to join this impressive and purpose-filled franchise, under Dan’s leadership, is truly a dream come true.”
While Garrett is best known for his work on the gridiron, he’s no stranger to the hardwood. In addition to being a courtside fixture at Cavs games since being drafted by the Browns with the No. 1 overall pick in 2017, the Texas A&M product has become known for his highlight reel dunks — so much so that Cleveland head coach Kevin Stefanski has begged him to retire from hoops in fear he might suffer an injury. Last year, however, Stefanski made an exception, with Garrett taking part in the celebrity game during the 2022 NBA All-Star Weekend in Cleveland.
After the news of Garrett’s purchase of a stake in the Cavs was announced on Wednesday, many took to social media to weigh in.
For the Love. For the Land. Always.@Flash_Garrett joins the Cleveland Cavaliers as a minority partner. #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/KJ3jLHACbl
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) October 25, 2023
Myles Garrett now owns opposing left tackles and a part of the Cavaliers https://t.co/oPPWIqZFlO
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) October 25, 2023
Oh this is fun news on opening night. #Cavs https://t.co/fzqyf53a1i
— Jeff D. Lowe (@JeffDLowe) October 25, 2023
love this so much https://t.co/R74dZWym2k
— Courtney Hoekstra (@cshillz) October 25, 2023
this is SO COOL I love this https://t.co/AhzmaRgMQO
— Abby Mueller (@abby_mueller_) October 25, 2023
Let's see TJ Watt do that. https://t.co/XfopfZLTuI
— Cory (@fakecorykinnan) October 25, 2023
Myles Garrett Ben Roethlisberger
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Owning a Cleveland sports franchise https://t.co/tMNuGQ2G0I— Jarrett Bailey (@JBaileyNFL) October 25, 2023
Wonder if he has to give up his ownership of the Colts for this one https://t.co/uShQp2z282
— Dawg Pound Daily (@dawgpounddaily) October 25, 2023
Myles fully bought into Cleveland. Retire his jersey now and build the statue. Congrats @Flash_Garrett https://t.co/Le9d49QZFK
— David Rich (@DERich_1) October 25, 2023