Since February 2022, the Percassi family announced the sale of 55% of Atalanta to a group of investors led by Stephen Pagliucamanaging partner and co-owner of the Boston Celtics as well as co-chairman of one of the most important private equity funds in the world (Bain Capital) the Nerazzurri from Bergamo have found a sort of “kinship” with one of the two most successful teams in the history of the NBA. Is that look at the fate of Atalanta in Boston with interest and pleasure is also demonstrated by the message published on their social networks by Mike Zarren (who holds the position of VP of Basketball Operations at the Celtics) immediately after the qualification of the Bergamo players for the Italian Cup final, where they will meet Italy. “OK, Atalanta is in the Italian Cup final!”, wrote Zarren, following the statement with two hearts, one black and the other blue. “Now let’s do what we have to do here in Boston. Nobody takes Miami lightly around here. I like the group, the mentality, the work put in: now we have to protect the Garden! See you tonight!”, concluded Zarren, still unaware that the game against the Heat wouldn’t exactly go as hoped.
Despite the 33 points from Jaylen Brown and 28 from Jayson Tatumthe Miami victorywho put the series tied – series that now moves to Miami. For one evening, in Boston, to console oneself it is better to look towards the world of “soccer” and enjoy Atalanta’s feat.
