1. Mark Cuban
Dallas Mavericks
Mark Cuban (born July 31, 1958) is an American businessman and investor. He is the owner of the Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association (NBA), co-owner of 2929 Entertainment, and chairman of AXS TV. He is also one of the main "shark" investors in the ABC reality TV series Shark Tank. In 2011, Cuban wrote an e-book, How to Win in Business Sports, in which he chronicled his experiences in business and sports.
2. Peter Guber and Joe Lacob
Golden State Warriors
Joe Lacob is the majority shareholder of the National Basketball Association (NBA) Golden State Warriors. Peter Guber serves as co-executive chairman of the Golden State Warriors. As co-managing partner, he, along with Joe Lacob, was the driving force behind the current owner group's NBA-record acquisition of the Warriors in 2010.
3. Peter Holt
San Antonio Spurs
Peter S. J. Holt was an American businessman. He serves as CEO and General Manager of HOLT CAT and is the third member of the Holt family to serve as Chairman of Spurs Sports & Entertainment (SS&E), which owns the NBA's San Antonio Spurs, USL's San Antonio FC, and AHL's San Antonio FC. Antonio Rampage and the Austin Spurs of the NBA Development League. The Holt family has led SS&E for 23 years. Holt succeeded his mother, Julianna Hawn Holt, as chairman in 2019.
4. Steve Ballmer
Los Angeles Clippers
Steven Anthony Ballmer (born March 24, 1956) is an American businessman and investor who served as CEO of Microsoft from January 13, 2000 to February 4, 2014, and is currently the owner of the Los Angeles Clippers Basketball Association (NBA). 2
On May 29, 014, Ballmer made a $2 billion bid to buy the NBA's Los Angeles Clippers after NBA commissioner Adam Silver forced Donald Sterling to sell the team. On August 12, 2014, he became the owner of the Clippers; Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen is also one of the owners of the NBA and has owned the Portland Trail Blazers since 1988.
5. Wyke Grossbeck
Boston Celtics
Wycliffe "Wyc" K. Grousbeck (born June 13, 1961) is an American entrepreneur who is the primary owner and director of the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association.
6. Mitch Alison
Miami heat
Micky Arison (born June 29, 1949) is an Israeli-American billionaire businessman and chairman of Carnival Corporation, the world's largest cruise carrier. From 1979 to 2013, he also served as the company's CEO. Allison is also the owner of the NBA's Miami Heat, which won three NBA championships under his leadership.
7. Larry Tanenbaum
Toronto Raptors
Lawrence S. Lawrence M. Tanenbaum (born 1945) is a Canadian businessman and chairman of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE). He owns 25% of MLSE through his holding company, Kilmer Sports Inc. 2018-19 NBA Champion
8. Mark Lasry and Wesley Edens
Milwaukee Bucks
Marc Lasry (born September 30, 1959) was an American billionaire businessman and hedge fund manager. He is the co-founder and chief executive officer (CEO) of Avenue Capital Group and co-owner of the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks.
9. Ann Walton Kroenke
Denver Nuggets
Ann Walton Kroenke (born December 18, 1948) is the heir to Walmart's fortune. Kroenke and her sister, Nancy Walton Laurie, inherited stock from her father, Bud Walton (who died in 1995). Bud Walton is the brother of Walmart founder Sam Walton and an early business partner. She is the owner of the NBA's Denver Nuggets and the NHL's Colorado Avalanche. Her husband, Stan Kroenke, is the majority shareholder of the Los Angeles Rams (NFL), Arsenal (Premier League), Colorado Rapids (Major League Soccer) and Colorado Mammoths (National Lacrosse League).
10. Matt Ishbia
Phoenix Suns
Mat Ishbia (born January 6, 1980) is an American billionaire who serves as CEO and chairman of United Wholesale Mortgage, a mortgage company. He served as a Michigan State University guard and won the national championship in 2000. In 2013, he succeeded his father as CEO of United Wholesale Mortgage Corporation, founded by his father in 1986. In January 2021, he took the company public and became a billionaire. In 2022, he acquired the Phoenix Suns basketball team for $4 billion.
11. Michael Jordan
Charlotte Hornets
Michael Jordan is known for his prolific basketball career and is considered one of the greatest athletes in history. Became the main owner and chairman of the Charlotte Hornets, thus establishing himself in the administrative field of sports. Despite multiple retirements and comebacks from the late nineties to the mid-2000s, Michael Jordan's legacy continues to influence generations inside and outside the world of sports.
12. Jody Allen
Portland Trail Blazers
Joe Lynn" Jody Allen (born February 3, 1959) is an American businesswoman, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and owner of the NFL Seattle Seahawks, the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers, and the MLS Seattle Sounders. She is the sister of Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen and served as CEO of its investment and project management company, Vulcan Inc., from its inception in 1986 until 2015. She is also the co-founder and president of Paul G. Allen. Allen Family Foundation. After her brother's death in October 2018, Allen inherited her brother's majority ownership in the NFL, NBA, and MLS teams, as well as his Octopus superyacht.
13. Jenny Buss
Los Angeles Lakers
Jeanie Marie Buss (born September 26, 1961) is an American sports executive and the controlling owner and president of the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). The daughter of Jerry Buss, owner of the Lakers and other sports businesses, she joined the family business at the age of 19 as general manager of the Los Angeles Strings. Later, she acquired the Los Angeles Blades professional roller hockey team. Prior to becoming vice president of the Lakers, she served as chair of the Great Western Forum. After her father's death in 2013, his control of the Lakers was transferred to his six children through a family trust, with each sibling receiving equal voting rights. Buss takes over as the team's president and Lakers' representative to the NBA board. In 2020, she became the first female owner to lead the team to an NBA championship.
14. Gail Benson
New Orleans Pelicans
Gayle Marie LaJaunie Bird Benson (born January 26, 1947) is an American billionaire, businesswoman, and sports franchise owner. After the death of her husband, Tom Benson, she became the primary owner of the National Football League (NFL) New Orleans Saints and the National Basketball Association (NBA) New Orleans Pelicans in 2018. Major shareholders with voting stock in NFL and NBA teams.
- Herbert A. Herb Simon
Indiana Pacers
Herbert A. Herbert "Herb" Simon (born October 23, 1934) was an American real estate developer. He resides in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was educated at the City College of New York. He is the owner of the Indiana Pacers and the chairman emeritus of shopping center developer Simon Property Group. In 2010, he acquired Kirkus Reviews.