Steve Ballmer Ranked Richest Sports Owner In America By Forbes At Estimated $83B

[RealGM Wiretap]

Forbes ranked Steve Ballmer as the richest sports owner in America for the eighth consecutive year.

Ballmer's wealth is estimated to be around $83 billion, down $13.5 billion from last year due to a drop in Microsoft stock.

The Clippers, whom Ballmer purchased for $2.2 billion, are now valued at $3.3 billion.

Grizzlies' owner Robert Pera and Cavs' owner Dan Gilbert were also in the top 10.

 

Via Justin Birnbaum/Forbes

[RipCityKJ]

The more wealth these guys gain the more expensive the game gets for the fans. These billionaires don’t know the difference between $50 and $5000 to them $200 a ticket for nosebleed is a new form of philanthropy.

[F N 11]

And he’s a real fan. Good for him!