Los Angeles Clippers proprietor and Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer is the world's richest sports team proprietor, in line with Forbes.

Ballmer, 64, claimed the top spot on the list with a web value of $69 billion. He used to be manner ahead of Carolina Panthers and Charlotte F.C. owner David Tepper ( hedge fund manager), who was once second on Forbes' list with a $thirteen billion internet worth.

The relaxation of the most sensible 10 consisted of Memphis Grizzlies owner Robert Pera ($10.Five billion), Los Angeles Kings and LA Galaxy owner Philip Anschutz ($10.1 billion), Dallas Cowboys proprietor Jerry Jones ($8.6 billion), Stanley Kroenke of Los Angeles Rams, Arsenal F.C., Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche ($8.Three billion), Jacksonville Jaguars and Fulham F.C. proprietor Shahid Khan ($7.Eight billion), Cleveland Cavaliers proprietor Dan Gilbert ($7.Five billion), Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross ($7.2 billion) and New England Patriots and New England Revolution owner Robert Kraft ($6.6 billion).

In all, 16 NFL owners made the list of Forbes 400. Six of them are among the best 10 wealthiest sports owners.

Ballmer took over as the Microsoft CEO in 2000. He held the position prior to stepping down in 2014, the identical year he purchased the Clippers for $2 billion. They've been one of the NBA's most sensible groups under his ownership, having made the playoffs in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019 and 2020.

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Last summer season, Ballmer and head coach Doc Rivers succeeded in recruiting Toronto Raptors celebrity 2019 NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard as a loose agent. They also completed a industry for Oklahoma City All-Star Paul George, which right away became the Clippers right into a championship contender.

The Clippers completed second in the Western Conference with a 49-23 document. They these days lead the Denver Nuggets 3-1 in their 2nd spherical collection, desiring only one win to achieve the Western Conference Finals for the first time in franchise historical past.

Oakland Athletics and San Jose Earthquakes owner John Fisher has a $2.4 billion net price, which is the lowest amongst all sports owners on the Forbes 400. Florida Panthers proprietor Vincent Viola and Minnesota Timberwolves proprietor Glen Taylor had been narrowly forward of Fisher with internet worths of $2.Five billion.

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