Who Is Tilman Fertitta? Business Background, Bio Of Houston Rockets New Owner
Billionaire financier Les Alexander sold the Houston Rockets on Tuesday for an NBA record $2.2 billion. Anderson, a New Jersey native who began his professional career as a lawyer and later made his wealth on Wall Street, had owned the Rockets since 1993 and immediately won back-to-back titles.
But now the team will be in the hands of a local businessman who is not afraid to make big deals or be in the media spotlight.