USD 2.2B deal marked an NBA record

Golden Nugget owner to buy Houston Rockets

CEO of Golden Nugget, Tilman Fertitta reached an agreement to purchase the Houston Rockets from Leslie Alexander, who bought the franchise for USD 85M in 1993.
2017-09-07
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CEO of Golden Nugget, Tilman Fertitta reached an agreement to purchase the Houston Rockets from Leslie Alexander, who bought the franchise for USD 85M in 1993.

“It’s been my great joy and honor to own the Houston Rockets for the past 24 years,” Alexander said in a statement Monday. “I’ve had the incredible opportunity to witness true greatness through the players and coaches who have won championships for the city, been named to All-Star and All-NBA teams, enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame, and done so much for our franchise and our fans.”

Alexander had immediate success as an owner as the Rockets won NBA titles over the New York Knicks in 1994 and the Orlando Magic in 1995 behind the play of Hakeem Olajuwon.

“The Houston community has been home to me,” Alexander said. “I will continue to support the charities I have made commitments to throughout the years. I’ll always have a special place in my heart for the fans, partners, city officials and employees who care so deeply for this team.

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