Sports franchising is a privilege reserved for the super-rich.
To put it in layman's terms, it means that if you have money, you can dominate the market.
This principle applies not only to the business world, but also to sports.
According to the net worth status published by Forbes in real time, in this article, we have ranked the top ten bosses in the NBA, and see who they are.
No.10: The Hawks, Tony Ressler.
Net assets: $4.3 billion.
While Atlanta is a small-ball city, team owner Tony Ressler is no small player.
In addition to his identity as the owner of the Eagles, he is a co-founder of Apollo Global Management, an American private equity firm, and a shareholder of the Milwaukee Brewers baseball team.
When he bought the Hawks in 2015, Tony Ressler spent $730 million.
Under his operation, the latest market value of the Eagles has exceeded 1.8 billion.
No. 9: Philadelphia 76ers, Joshua Harris.
Net assets: $5 billion.
One of the most famous entrepreneurs on Wall Street in the United States, he owns equity in several world-class companies.
In addition to being the owner of the 76ers, Joshua Harris is a majority shareholder of the New Jersey Devils Hockey Team, a minority shareholder of Crystal Palace Football Club in England, Apollo International, and one of the co-founders of the Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment Sports Group.
No.8: Detroit Pistons, Tom Gores.
Net assets: $6.1 billion.
Don't look at the pistons have been in decline for a long time, and the boss Tom Gores is still making a lot of money.
In Detroit, in addition to the Pistons, he has two professional teams, the Tigers (professional baseball) and the Red Wings (ice hockey).
The Detroit Tigers, who were named among the world's top ten baseball teams a year ago, are considered the sports icon of the American Baseball League and have always been among the top powerhouses.
The Red Wings of Detroit, the ice hockey club with the most NHL championships in the United States, has a dominant status and is known as the era of walking.
Seeing this, do you understand why the Pistons always reach a buyout agreement with the players and give away money in vain?
Because the boss itself is not bad money, the basketball team is just a side business...
No.7: Heat, Micky Arison.
Net assets: $6.8 billion.
The name of Mickey Allison should be regarded as relatively well-known in China.
The man bought the Heat in 1995, 27 years ago.
In addition to being the owner of the Heat, Allison is also the owner of the world's largest shipping company, carnival steamships.
In his passion for basketball, he is also part of the fanatical fans.
Pat Riley's decision to become the president of the team was the idea of Allison to single-handedly organize and form the Big Three, which was also affirmed at the first time.
No.6: Denver Nuggets, Ann Walton Kroenke (Kroenke).
Net assets: $8.2 billion.
Kroenke is probably the sharpest-eyed investor in sports.
Owned by the Denver Nuggets, they also own three teams, the Colorado Avalanche, the St. Louis Rams, and Arsenal, and are involved in basketball, ice hockey, football, and soccer.
In addition, Kroenke is also the son-in-law of Walmart founder Walton, and a real life winner.
No. 5: Lakers, Philip Anschutz.
Net assets: $10.8 billion.
Strictly speaking, Philip Anschutz is not the absolute owner of the Lakers, he is only one of the shareholders, accounting for 27% of the shares, second only to the Bath family.
The main reason why he was put on the list is that this person is too rich and has surpassed many NBA bosses, so I have to mention it.
In addition to owning the Lakers, Philip Anschutz is also the owner of the Los Angeles Kings (Hockey League).
He owns companies in the fields of petroleum, railroads, telecommunications, real estate, and entertainment in Hollywood.
If you want to, Philip Anschutz buying a stake in the Bass family is a breeze.
When watching the Lakers game, if you see this elder on camera, remember that he is the richest shareholder of the Lakers.
No.4: Nets, Tsai Chongxin.
Net assets: $11.8 billion.
Boss Cai does not need to do too much science popularization, Alibaba co-founder and vice chairman, Ma Yun's partner.
In 2019, with a sky-high price of $2.3 billion, he bought up to 49% of the Nets from the Russian boss.
You know, at this price, you can directly buy an NBA team with a small market...
No.3: Memphis Grizzlies, Robert Pera.
Net assets: $18.6 billion.
Robert Pera is the world's youngest billionaire, just 42 years old this year.
He was one of the founders of telecommunications company Ubiquiti Networks, which bought the Grizzlies for $377 million in 2011 and expanded the team's market value to $1.3 billion through its own capabilities in just 10 years.
It is worth mentioning that the Grizzlies were purchased because Robert Pera had fantasies of becoming a professional player in high school.
However, because he was diagnosed with heart problems, he chose to give up, and finally could only use another way to realize his dream.
Looking at this look, even I have to give up three points...
No.2: Cleveland Cavaliers, Daniel Gilbert
Net assets: $24.2 billion.
The speed at which Gilbert's value rose was jaw-dropping.
Originally one of the most moneyless bosses in the NBA, the Cavaliers' 16-year Jedi turnover helped him achieve his first skyrocketing value.
The world was swept by the epidemic, and many companies were on the verge of bankruptcy when their capital chains were broken, and the loan companies he opened allowed themselves to achieve a second increase in value.
Coupled with the casino income, Gilbert can really be described as getting rich overnight in the past few years, and he can't envy it.
No.1: Los Angeles Clippers, Steve Ballmer.
Net assets: $76.7 billion.
In Cambodia, for example, last year's GDP was only $28.2 billion.
Ballmer's 76.7 billion is 2.7 times more than an entire country, and the real wealth is invincible.
Even if the Clippers never win the championship, they pay $150 million in player salaries and $100 million in luxury taxes in a single season.
For Ballmer, it was all drizzle, not a small thing worth mentioning.
Even if you go to the bank to withdraw 1 million cash and put it in front of him, he will not look at it, and even feel that he is insulting himself...