Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta ranked No. 18 among world’s richest sports owners
Feb 8, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets owner Tillman Fertitta during the third quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports
In a Forbes ranking of the 20 richest sports owners in the world, Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta is the only Houstonian on the list.
According to Forbes, Fertitta’s net worth increased in 2024 to $9.4 billion, which represents 16% year-over-year growth. In all, that earned him the No. 18 spot on the global list of richest sports owners.
Beyond the Rockets, Fertitta also has a major revenue stream via his Landry’s, Inc. empire of dining, entertainment, and hospitality brands, and he’s consistently exploring new projects, as well.
To that end, Fertitta recently said he is exploring bringing a National Hockey League (NHL) and/or WNBA franchise to Houston — though nothing appears to be close to finished, at this time.
Among the 20 richest sports owners in the world, here’s a rundown of current NBA owners and their placement on the Forbes list.
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