How has the USA Lacrosse roster evolved over time. What key players have made significant contributions to the national team. Which emerging talents are shaping the future of USA Lacrosse.
The Legacy of USA Lacrosse: A Historical Perspective
USA Lacrosse has a rich history of fielding exceptional teams in international competitions. The national team has consistently showcased the best talent the country has to offer, with many players achieving legendary status within the sport. Understanding the evolution of the USA Lacrosse roster provides valuable insights into the growth and development of lacrosse in America.
Notable Milestones in USA Lacrosse History
- First international competition: 1967
- First World Championship title: 1967
- Most recent World Championship title: 2018
- Total World Championship titles: 10
How has USA Lacrosse maintained its dominance on the international stage. The team’s success can be attributed to a combination of factors, including a strong grassroots development system, top-tier collegiate programs, and a commitment to excellence at the national team level.
The 2018 World Championship Team: A Golden Generation
The 2018 USA Lacrosse roster that competed in Netanya, Israel, is widely regarded as one of the strongest in the program’s history. This team secured the gold medal, further cementing USA’s position as the dominant force in international lacrosse.
Key Players from the 2018 World Championship Team
- Rob Pannell (Attack)
- Tom Schreiber (Midfield)
- Tucker Durkin (Defense)
- John Galloway (Goalie)
What made the 2018 team particularly special. The combination of veteran leadership and emerging talent created a perfect balance, allowing the team to overcome tough challenges and secure the championship title.
Building for the Future: The 2020 Spring Premiere Roster
As USA Lacrosse looks ahead to future competitions, the 2020 Spring Premiere roster offers a glimpse into the program’s ongoing evolution. Head coach John Danowski has assembled a squad that blends experienced international players with promising newcomers.
Roster Breakdown: Veterans and Newcomers
The 2020 Spring Premiere roster features:
- 10 players from the 2018 World Championship team
- 10 players making their Team USA debut
- A mix of professional players from both the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) and Major League Lacrosse (MLL)
How does this roster composition benefit the national team program. By integrating new talent with established veterans, USA Lacrosse ensures a smooth transition and maintains a high level of competitiveness in international play.
Rising Stars: Newcomers to Watch on the USA Lacrosse Roster
The inclusion of 10 players who have never worn a Team USA uniform in competition before signals an exciting new chapter for the national team. These emerging talents bring fresh energy and skills to the roster, potentially shaping the future of USA Lacrosse.
Notable Newcomers
- Kyle Bernlohr (Goalie, Maryland ’16)
- Deemer Class (Midfield, Duke ’16)
- Justin Guterding (Attack, Duke ’18)
- Sergio Perkovic (Midfield, Notre Dame ’17)
How might these new additions impact the team’s playing style and strategy. Each player brings unique skills and experiences from their collegiate and professional careers, potentially introducing innovative tactics and approaches to the national team’s gameplay.
The Backbone of Success: Returning Veterans
While welcoming new talent is crucial for the program’s longevity, the presence of experienced players from the 2018 World Championship team provides invaluable leadership and stability. These veterans serve as mentors to younger players and maintain the high standards expected of USA Lacrosse.
Key Veterans on the 2020 Spring Premiere Roster
- Jake Bernhardt (Midfield, Maryland ’12)
- Jesse Bernhardt (Defense, Maryland ’13)
- Marcus Holman (Attack, North Carolina ’13)
- Tom Schreiber (Midfield, Princeton ’14)
How do these veterans contribute beyond their on-field performance. Their experience in high-pressure international competitions and understanding of team dynamics play a crucial role in shaping the culture and mentality of the USA Lacrosse program.
The Professional Pipeline: PLL and MLL Representation
The 2020 Spring Premiere roster showcases the strength of professional lacrosse in the United States, with players representing both the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) and Major League Lacrosse (MLL). This professional experience enhances the overall quality of play for Team USA.
Professional League Breakdown
- PLL Teams Represented: Whipsnakes, Atlas, Chaos, Redwoods, Chrome, Archers
- MLL Teams Represented: Chesapeake, Boston, New York
How does the involvement of professional players benefit the national team program. The high level of competition in professional leagues ensures that Team USA members are consistently playing at an elite level, maintaining their skills and competitive edge year-round.
Preparing for International Competition: The Spring Premiere Event
The 2020 Spring Premiere serves as a crucial preparation event for the USA Lacrosse program. Held at the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas, this event provides valuable opportunities for team building, strategy refinement, and international exposure.
Spring Premiere Schedule Highlights
- U.S. senior team vs. Japanese national team (January 4, 2020)
- U.S. U19 team vs. Edge Lacrosse Club (January 4, 2020)
- U.S. senior team Blue-White intra-squad exhibition (January 5, 2020)
Why is the Spring Premiere event important for Team USA’s development. These games offer a platform for coaches to evaluate player performance, test different lineup combinations, and fine-tune strategies against international competition.
The Future of USA Lacrosse: Building Towards 2022 and Beyond
As the lacrosse world looks ahead to the 2022 World Championship, USA Lacrosse is actively preparing to defend its title. The current roster composition and development strategy provide insights into the program’s long-term vision.
Key Factors Shaping USA Lacrosse’s Future
- Continued integration of young talent
- Emphasis on versatility and adaptability in player selection
- Leveraging professional league experience
- Maintaining a strong pipeline from collegiate programs
How will USA Lacrosse maintain its competitive edge in the face of growing international competition. By fostering a balanced mix of experience and youth, embracing innovative strategies, and continually refining its player development system, Team USA aims to stay at the forefront of international lacrosse.
The evolution of the USA Lacrosse roster reflects the sport’s growth and the country’s commitment to excellence in international competition. From the golden generation of 2018 to the promising talents of today, Team USA continues to set the standard for lacrosse on the global stage. As the program builds towards future championships, the blend of veteran leadership and emerging stars ensures that USA Lacrosse remains a formidable force in the lacrosse world.
U.S. Men’s Team Roster Named for 2020 Spring Premiere
SPARKS, Md. — U.S. head coach John Danowski will welcome 37 of the nation’s top men’s lacrosse players to Texas for the 2020 Spring Premiere.
The U.S. senior team will play two games as part of the Spring Premiere at the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) in San Antonio on the weekend of Jan. 4-5, 2020. The U.S. men’s U19 team will also participate.
On Saturday Jan. 4, the U.S. U19 team will play an exhibition against the Edge Lacrosse Club, one of the top programs from Canada at 1 p.m. That will be followed by the U.S. senior team playing the Japanese national team at 3:30 p.m and a game between Japan and Edge at 6 p.m.
On Sunday Jan. 5, the U.S. U19 team will play Japan at 9 a.m., followed by a Blue-White intra-squad exhibition for the U.S. senior team at 11 a.m.
Tickets are just $10 daily and $15 for the entire weekend. All games will be played at the 6,000-seat Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium on UIW’s campus.
Danowski led the U.S. to the 2018 World Lacrosse Men’s World Championship in Netanya, Israel and has begun the building process for the 2022 world championship. The roster for Spring Premiere will include a strong blend of gold medalists from the 2018 team, players with significant experience in the U.S. team program and rookies to the Team USA lineup.
The roster includes 10 players — Jake Bernhardt, Jesse Bernhardt, Ryan Brown, Tucker Durkin, Michael Ehrhardt, Kyle Hartzell, Will Haus, Marcus Holman, Rob Pannell and Tom Schreiber — that were on the final 23-man roster that won gold at the World Lacrosse championship in the summer of 2018 in Netanya, Israel.
But there are also 10 players who have never worn a Team USA uniform in competition before — Kyle Bernlohr, Deemer Class, John Crawley, Zach Goodrich, Justin Guterding, Colin Heacock, Sergio Perkovic, Mikie Scholosser, Johnny Surdick and Tyler Warner.
The U.S. men’s national team trains and plays using best-in-class products provided by Nike (apparel and footwear), Cascade (helmets), Warrior (equipment), SISU Guard (mouthguards), Pearl Lacrosse (balls) and DJO (sports braces).
In addition to these partners, Greenfields, Hudl, MedStar Sports Medicine and Sports Performance Tracking are official sponsors of the U.S. national team program. Team training is also aided by products from Motive Pure, NormaTec Recovery and Athletic Republic.
U.S. Men’s Training Roster
2020 Spring Premiere
| Name | Position | Pro Team | College |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bernhardt | M | Whipsnakes (PLL) | Maryland ’12 |
| Jesse Bernhardt | D | Chesapeake (MLL) | Maryland ’13 |
| Kyle Bernlohr | G | Whipsnakes (PLL) | Maryland ’16 |
| Ryan Brown | A | Atlas (PLL) | Johns Hopkins ’16 |
| Connor Buczek | M | Atlas (PLL) | Cornell ’15 |
| Michael Chanenchuk | M | Whipsnakes (PLL) | Maryland ’14 |
| Deemer Class | M | Chaos (PLL) | Duke ’16 |
| Jack Concannon | G | Atlas (PLL) | Hofstra ’18 |
| John Crawley | M | Atlas (PLL) | Johns Hopkins ’17 |
| Steven DeNapoli | M | Atlas (PLL) | Hofstra ’11 |
| Matt Dunn | D | Whipsnakes (PLL) | Maryland ’16 |
| Tucker Durkin | D | Atlas (PLL) | Johns Hopkins ’13 |
| Michael Ehrhardt | LSM | Whipsnakes (PLL) | Maryland ’14 |
| Garrett Epple | D | Redwoods (PLL) | Notre Dame ’17 |
| Jake Froccaro | M | Chaos (PLL) | Villanova ’17 |
| Zach Goodrich | M | Boston (MLL) | Towson ’19 |
| Justin Guterding | A | Chrome (PLL) | Duke ’18 |
| Kyle Hartzell | LSM | Atlas (PLL) | Salisbury ’08 |
| Will Haus | M | Chrome (PLL) | Duke ’15 |
| Colin Heacock | A | Chesapeake (MLL) | Maryland ’17 |
| Jules Heningburg | A | Redwoods (PLL) | Rutgers ’18 |
| Marcus Holman | A | Archers (PLL) | North Carolina ’13 |
| Matt Kavanagh | A | Redwoods (PLL) | Notre Dame ’16 |
| Tommy Kelly | FO | Chaos (PLL) | Virginia |
| Stephen Kelly | FO | Archers (PLL) | North Carolina ’17 |
| Matt Landis | D | Redwoods (PLL) | Notre Dame ’16 |
| Will Manny | A | Archers (PLL) | Massachusetts ’13 |
| Matt McMahon | D | Archers (PLL) | Penn ’15 |
| Jarrod Neumann | D | Chaos (PLL) | Providence ’17 |
| Rob Pannell | A | New York (MLL) | Cornell ’13 |
| Sergio Perkovic | M | Redwoods (PLL) | Notre Dame ’17 |
| Brian Phipps | G | Chesapeake (MLL) | Maryland ’10 |
| Jacob Richard | M | Atlas (PLL) | Marquette ’16 |
| Mikie Scholosser | M | Denver (MLL) | Michigan ’17 |
| Tom Schrieber | M | Archers (PLL) | Princeton ’14 |
| Johnny Surdick | D | Chaos (PLL) | Army ’19 |
| Tyler Warner | M | Whipsnakes (PLL) | Yale ’18 |
US Lacrosse Names Tryout Candidates for 2018 U.
S. Men’s Team
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Ned Crotty is one of two players aiming to make his third straight U.S. team roster. He and Paul Rabil both played on the 2010 and 2014 U.S. teams.
SPARKS, Md. — US Lacrosse has named 59 players that have been selected to try out for the 2018 U. S. Men’s National Team. The first round of tryouts will be held July 10-12 at the new U.S. national teams training center at US Lacrosse headquarters in Sparks, Md.
Following the initial round of tryouts, U.S. head coach John Danowski and his staff will follow up with additional tryouts and training weekends at US Lacrosse on the weekends of Sept. 1-4 and Oct. 6-9.
Twenty of the players in the tryout pool have previously played for a U.
S. team in Federation of International Lacrosse World Championship competition – either at the senior, U19 or indoor championships. That list includes Ned Crotty and Paul Rabil, who will both be attempting to make their third U.S. senior team roster. Rabil was the MVP of the 2010 FIL World Championship and Crotty scored the game-winning goal in the gold medal game against Canada that summer.
The U.S. is coming off of a silver medal finish at the 2014 FIL World Championship in Denver. The FIL recently announced that the 2018 world championship was moving from England to Israel with exact dates and location to be announced later this month.
Since 1967, the U.S. has won gold or silver medal at every men’s international world championship in field lacrosse. The U.S. won gold in 1967, 1974, 1982, 1986, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2002 and 2010. The U.S. finished as the runner-up to Canada in 1978, 2006 and 2014.
The U.S. men’s national team trains and plays using best-in class products provided by Nike (apparel and footwear), Cascade (helmets), STX (equipment), Warrior (equipment) and SISU (mouthguards).
In addition to these partners, Greenfields, MedStar Health, Nationwide, Sports Force Parks and SweatX are official sponsors of Team USA.
For more information on the U.S. men’s national team, visit uslacrosse.org/teamusa. Follow the team on social media @uslacrosse and use #USAMLAX on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat and and YouTube.
The 59-player tryout pool is listed below by position:
Attack
Name – MLL Team – College
Michael Bocklet – Denver – Fairfield ‘07
Ryan Brown – Charlotte – Johns Hopkins ‘16
Ned Crotty – Rochester – Duke ‘10
Matt Danowski – Chesapeake – Duke ‘07
Matt Gibson – New York – Yale ‘12
Marcus Holman – Ohio – North Carolina ‘13
Matt Kavanagh – Denver – Notre Dame ‘16
Will Manny – Boston – Massachusetts ‘13
Kieran McArdle – Florida – St. John’s ‘14
Rob Pannell – New York – Cornell ‘13
Joey Sankey – Charlotte – North Carolina ‘15
Jordan Wolf – Rochester – Duke ‘14
Midfield
Name – MLL Team – College
Matt Abbott – Chesapeake – Syracuse ‘09
Brent Adams – Denver – Fairfield ‘12
Connor Buczek – Florida – Cornell ‘15
Mike Chanenchuk – Charlotte – Maryland ‘14
John Haus – Charlotte – Maryland ‘13
Myles Jones – Chesapeake – Duke ‘16
JoJo Marasco – Rochester – Syracuse ‘13
Sergio Perkovic – None – Notre Dame ‘17
Paul Rabil – New York – Johns Hopkins ‘08
Tom Schreiber – Ohio – Princeton ‘14
Jeremy Sieverts – Denver – Maryland ‘09
Drew Snider – Denver – Maryland ‘12
Joe Walters – New York -Maryland ‘06
Shortstick Defensive Midfield
Name – MLL Team – College
Jake Bernhardt – Ohio – Maryland ‘13
Steven DeNapoli – New York – Hofstra ‘11
Greg Downing – Denver – Fairfield ‘07
Will Haus – Charlotte – Duke ’15
Jacob Richard – New York – Marquette ‘18
Kevin Unterstein – New York – Hofstra ‘08
Longstick Defensive Midfield
Name – MLL Team – College
Liam Byrnes – Florida – Marquette ‘15
C.
J. Costabile – Chesapeake – Duke ‘12
Michael Ehrhardt – Charlotte – Maryland ‘14
Kyle Hartzell – New York – Salisbury ‘08
Scott Ratliff – Atlanta – Loyola ‘13
Joel White – Rochester – Syracuse ‘13
Defense
Name – MLL Team – College
Mitch Belisle – Boston – Cornell ‘07
Jesse Bernhardt – Chesapeake – Maryland ‘13
Matt Bocklet – Denver – Johns Hopkins ‘08
Tucker Durkin – Florida – Johns Hopkins ‘13
Michael Evans – Chesapeake – Johns Hopkins ‘09
Joe Fletcher – New York – Loyola ‘14
B.J. Grill – Denver – Marquette ‘16
Matt Landis – Boston – Notre Dame ‘16
Michael Manley – Rochester – Duke ‘12
Jackson Place – Ohio – Bucknell ‘14
Michael Simon – Denver – Stevenson ‘09
Goalie
Name – MLL Team – College
Drew Adams – New York – Penn State ‘09
Tyler Fiorito – Boston – Princeton ‘12
John Galloway – Rochester – Syracuse ‘11
Jack Kelly – Denver – Brown ‘16
Brian Phipps – Chesapeake – Maryland ‘10
Faceoff Specialist
Name – MLL Team – College
Trevor Baptiste – None – Denver ‘18
Brendan Fowler – Charlotte – Duke ‘14
Greg Gurenlian – New York – Penn State ‘06
Tom Kelly – Denver – Virginia
Joe Nardella – Boston – Rutgers ‘15
Greg Puskuldjian – Ohio – Adelphi ‘14
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Microsoft co-founder, cruise king and Steve Jobs fan. Top 15 richest club owners in the NBA
Steve Ballmer has the most money, but his Clippers remain without noticeable results In February, the Phoenix Suns received a new owner, in April – the Milwaukee Bucks. In recent weeks, six-time league champion Michael Jordan has completed the sale of the Charlotte Hornets.
The active change of ownership is associated with the ever-growing interest in basketball from the American and not only the public – the value of clubs as assets is increasing. “Vedomosti. Sport” takes the opportunity and talks about the 15 richest owners of the NBA teams.
15th place. Herbert Simon (Indiana Pacers) 88 years old, worth $3.4 billion
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Back in the 1960s, Simon and his brother Melvin (died 2009) founded a company that began opening malls in Indianapolis, Indiana. In 1993, they created the investment holding Simon Property Group, which currently owns more than 233 properties worldwide, most of them in the United States. The aged Herbert Simon is Chairman Emeritus and is run by his nephew David.
Indiana was bought by the Simon brothers in 1983. Over the years, the team has experienced many bright moments, had several superstars in its roster (which is only Reggie Miller, one of the best three-pointers in history), even reached the final series in 2000, but could not win the title.
The Pacers were founded in 1967, after which they began playing in the American Basketball Association (ABA), designed to become an alternative to the NBA. The team proved to be the most successful in league history, winning three titles in four seasons. However, the ABA lasted only nine years (from 1967th to 1976), and then its clubs entered the NBA, where the competition was already at a different level.
14th place. Gail Benson (New Orleans Pelicans) 76 years old, net worth $4.7 billion
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Gail is the widow of Tom Benson, who died in 2018 and made his fortune in car dealerships. In 1985, Benson bought his hometown National Football League (NFL) club, the New Orleans Saints. In 2009, the team won the first Super Bowl in its history, three years after this triumph, the businessman also acquired the NBA club from New Orleans.
Benson’s future wife has worked as an interior designer since the 1970s.
Tom and Gale got married in 2004 at a mature age. After the death of her husband, both clubs were inherited by her. Benson’s daughter from a previous marriage was unhappy with this situation, claiming that at the time the will was drawn up, the entrepreneur was mentally incompetent. The conflict was eventually settled with the help of a confidential agreement.
The Pelicans, unlike their NFL counterparts, have never won a national championship or even made it to the conference finals. The best achievement for New Orleans in the last 10 years is reaching the semi-finals of the Western Conference in the 2017-18 season, where the team lost to the Golden State Warriors (1-4) with a crushing score. One of the few reasons for the club to be happy is the presence of a potential superstar in the face of 22-year-old striker Zion Williamson.
13th. Mark Cuban (Dallas Mavericks) 64 years old, worth $5.1 billion
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Cuban’s grandfather emigrated from Russia to the United States at the beginning of the 20th century and bore the surname Khabensky.
To pay for his studies at Indiana University, Mark collected and sold postage stamps. In the 1980s, Cuban opened one of the first software companies, and 15 years later began creating websites on the Internet.
Together with his friend at Indiana University, Tod Wagner, he opened the Broadcast.com portal, which, in particular, broadcast basketball games on the radio. At 19Yahoo bought the site in 1999 for $5.7 billion. Cuban now invests in goal-oriented companies. Such as Luminaid, which provides coverage in disaster areas, and Mahmee, which focuses on maternal health.
Cuban has been a big sports fan since childhood. As soon as he had a lot of money from the sale of Broadcast.com, he bought a controlling stake in Dallas for $ 285 million. In the 20 years before the businessman acquired the team, they won only 40% of the matches. In the first seasons under Cuban, this figure rose to 69%. In the 2005/06 championship, the Mavericks reached the NBA Finals for the first time, and five years later they finally took the title by defeating the Miami Heat (4-2).
Entrepreneur avoids missing Dallas games by flying to away games in his own jet. In stadiums, he sits next to the fans, refusing the VIP box.
12th place. Dan Devos and his family (Orlando Magic). 64 years old, worth $5.4 billion
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Richard Devos served in the US Air Force during World War II. He began his business career at Nutrilite, a nutritional supplement company that pioneered direct selling and network marketing. At the end of 19In the 1950s, Devos decided to start his own business and invited a school friend, Jay van Andel, to start American Way (later known as Amway).
The idea worked. Now the company’s turnover is approaching $ 9 billion annually, Amway operates in 80 countries. The company specializes in direct sales of hygiene products, cosmetics and food supplements. Amway is one of the top 50 largest private firms in the US. Devos served as president of the company until 1993, after which management passed to his son Doug.
DeVos Sr. bought the Orlando Magic in 1991 for $85 million when the club was just two years old. Until his death in 2018, the businessman participated in the management of Orlando, now another son of the businessman, Dan, manages the team through RDV Sports. For 34 years, the team only reached the NBA Finals twice – in 1995 and 2009. A number of stars started at the Magic. For example, Shaquille O’Neal and Dwight Howard.
11th place. Tim Gorse (Detroit Pistons) 58 years old, worth $6.2 billion
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Gorse’s family moved from Israel to the US when the boy was four years old. In his youth, he filled the shelves of his father’s small grocery store in Flint (a city in Michigan). From university, Tim and his brother Alec, who later also became a billionaire, bought shares in promising companies. At 31, Tim founded the investment fund Platinum Equity.
Since then, the firm has grown significantly and now oversees 40 companies with assets of about $36 billion.
The fund’s interests extend to areas such as information technology, chemical and light industries. In 2011, the fund invested in the Detroit Pistons, founded back in 1941st. Now the club is stagnating, the last successes come at the beginning of the century, when the team won the Eastern Conference, and in 2004 took the championship.
10th place. Josh Harris (Philadelphia 76ers) 58 years old, worth $6.3 billion
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After graduating from the Wharton School of Business in 1986, Harris worked as a financial analyst at Drexel Burnham Lambert. A few years later, together with colleagues from this firm, Leon Black and Mark Rowan, he decided to found the investment company Apollo Global Management.
An alternative investment firm specializing in investing money on behalf of pension funds, endowments and sovereign wealth funds. Apollo now manages about $500 billion in assets, last year the company’s revenue was $10.
9 billion. In 2021, Harris announced that he was stepping down from the board of directors of Apollo and no longer involved in the day-to-day affairs of the company.
Harris bought Philadelphia in 2011 for $290 million. In 12 years, the value of the club has increased fivefold. The franchise has been in the NBA since the league’s inception at 1946th, but until 1963 was based in Syracuse (New York). After moving to Philadelphia, the Seventy Sixers (the name is given in honor of the year the US Declaration of Independence was signed) took the championship only once – in 1983. In addition to the basketball club, Harris also owns the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League (NHL), he also owns 18% of the shares of the English Premier League (EPL) club Crystal Palace.
9th place. Mickey Arison (Miami Heat). 73 years old, worth $6.7 billion
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Mickey was born to entrepreneur Ted Arison, who moved to the United States from Israel in the 1950s and founded the Carnival Corporation, one of the world’s largest travel cruise companies.
Gradually, the father began to involve his son in managing the business, by the 1990s, Arison Jr. was already heading the corporation, and later brought it to a new level, increasing the number of ships to 100.
In 1995, Mickey bought the Miami Heat, at that time the club was only eight years old, and he was just testing the soil in the NBA. Arison created all the conditions for winning three championship titles (2006, 2012 and 2013) and inviting stars such as Dwyane Wade, LeBron James and Shaquille O’Neal. Under the Israeli owner, Miami became one of the leading clubs in the league. The team owns the third result in the history of the NBA in terms of the number of games won in a row – in the spring of 2013, the team won 27 times in a row.
8th place. Anthony Ressler (Atlanta Hawks) 62 years old, worth $6.9 billion
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Ressler is a good friend of Josh Harris. He also worked at Drexel Burnham Lambert, believed in the Apollo project and invested in the firm.
In 1997, having assessed the prospects of alternative investments, he opened his own company Ares Management, which he headed as CEO for 20 years.
Ressler acquired Atlanta in 2015. The Golden Age of the club fell on 1950s, since then the NBA team has been average. The Hawks have been without a championship for more than 60 years, and for 48 years they have not made it past the second round of the playoffs.
7th place. Joseph Tsai (Brooklyn Nets) 59 years old, worth $7.7 billion 90,327 90,005 90,006 Joseph Tsai / JP Yim / Getty Images for The Asian American Foundation 90,005 90,006 Tsai was born in Taiwan but received an economics and law degree from Yale University. After years of working for American law firms and investment firms, Joseph moved to Hong Kong where he met Jack Ma, who had the idea for the Alibaba online commerce platform.
The future owner of Brooklyn became interested in the project and became one of the 18 founders of the company, he single-handedly created the financial and legal structure of Alibaba, since none of the colleagues had experience in these areas.
The businessman recalled that at that time he and his partners worked for a salary of $600 a year.
Tsai is now the Vice Chairman of Alibaba Group and the second largest shareholder after Jack Ma. The capitalization of the company is $658 billion.
% of the shares of the Russian billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov, three years later he added the remaining 51% to them. In total, the businessman paid $ 2.3 billion for Brooklyn. The club has never won the NBA, the main achievement for the team is the victory in the Eastern Conference in 2002 and 2003.
6th place. Tilman Fertitta (Houston Rockets) 66 years old, worth $8.4 billion
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Fertitta started out selling nutritional supplements, but dreamed of bigger projects while still in school. At 19In the 1980s, he saved up enough money to open the Key Largo Hotel in Galveston. The project took off, after which the businessman founded several more hotels, launched a chain of restaurants and steakhouses, became the owner of a casino, and also created amusement parks throughout the States.
In September 2017, Tilman bought the Houston Rockets for $2.2 billion, the entrepreneur set a goal to make the team from his hometown a contender for the title, and eventually the NBA champion. In 2018, the team won the South-West division, after which it did not have much success. Previously, Houston won the NBA twice – at 1994 and 1995
5th place. Robert Pera (Memphis Grizzlies) 45 years old, worth $10.2 billion
Robert Pera / Zuma / TASS
Pera founded his first company while still at school. She created databases for businesses in California. At the same time, at school, Robert played in the basketball team, but soon he was diagnosed with heart disease, he had to stay at home for a year and undergo treatment.
Pera admired Steve Jobs and after graduating from university he got a job as an engineer at Apple. There, he proposed technology to extend the signal range of the company’s Wi-Fi devices to provide Internet access in areas where adequate cables cannot be installed.
The management of the corporation ignored Pera’s proposal and in 2005, having accumulated $ 30,000 of personal funds, he founded Ubiquiti Networks.
It subsequently became the market leader in wireless internet providers in developing and hard-to-reach areas. The company’s revenue last year was $1.7 billion. 90,005 90,006 Pera retained his love of basketball, and as soon as he had a lot of money, he bought the Memphis Grizzlies for $350 million, before that the club was based in Vancouver. After the arrival of Pera, Memphis began to regularly enter the playoffs, but from 2015 to 2022, they could not win a single series. Last season, the trend was interrupted, but in the semi-finals of the Western Conference, the team lost to the Golden State Warriors (2-4).
4th place. Stan Kroenke (Denver Nuggets) 75 years old, worth $12.9 billion
Stan Kroenke / AAron Ontiveroz / The Denver Post
Kroenke specializes in property development. After earning a management degree from the University of Missouri, he founded the Kroenke Group, which builds residential homes and commercial real estate.
Then Stan also successfully married – his chosen one was Ann Walton, the daughter of Sam Walton, the founder of the world’s largest wholesale and retail chain Walmart. The company’s turnover in 2022 was $573 billion.
The businessman took advantage of family connections and started building shopping centers and residential buildings around the shops. Now throughout America, Kroenke owns 60 million square meters of real estate.
The businessman’s sports empire exists under the label Kroenke Sports & Entertainment. In addition to the Denver Nuggets, it includes the NHL’s Colorado Avalanche, the NFL’s Los Angeles Rams, the MLS’s Colorado Rapids, the Colorado Mammoth of the National Lacrosse League, the Premier League’s Arsenal, and several eSports teams.
Kroenke probably has the most successful sports empire at the moment. Los Angeles won the Super Bowl in 2021, Colorado won the Stanley Cup in 2022, Denver were the strongest in the NBA this year, and Arsenal nearly won the Premier League title.
3rd place. Dan Gilbert (Cleveland Cavaliers) 61 years old, worth $18.8 billion
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Gilbert made a multi-billion dollar fortune by founding Quickens Loans, one of the largest mortgage lending firms in the world. In 2020, the company went public with an IPO and is currently valued at $36 billion. In addition to the mortgage business, Gilbert has invested in the $3.8 billion online sneaker platform StockX, which is now valued at $3.8 billion. The businessman also heads Jack Entertainment, which owns the Horseshoe Casino in downtown Cleveland.
In 2005, Gilbert purchased the Cleveland Cavaliers for $375 million, a record price for an NBA team at the time. Since then, the club, founded in 1970, began a period of prosperity. From 2007 to 2018, Cleveland won five times in the Eastern Conference, and in 2016 won the long-awaited title. It was in the Cavaliers that LeBron James became an NBA star, the club chose him in the draft in 2003.
Gilbert also owns the Cleveland Monsters hockey team, which plays in the American Hockey League (the second division in terms of strength) and is the farm club of the Columbus Blue Jackets from the NHL.
2nd place. Jody Allen (Portland Trail Blazers) 64 years old, worth $20.3 billion
Jody Allen /EPA
The late Paul Allen is best known as the co-founder of Microsoft. Paul was the best friend of Bill Gates, at the suggestion of Allen, he left Harvard to found Microsoft. Allen left the IT corporation back in 1983 and started investing. Among other things, he invested in media conglomerate AOL and ticketing company Ticketmaster.
Allen was also known as one of the most fanatical art collectors. His collection included at least 150 paintings, among which were paintings by Sandro Botticelli, Auguste Renoir, Paul Cezanne, David Hockney, Roy Lichtenstein. Last November, Christie’s auction house sold 60 works from the collection for a total of about $1.
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Allen bought Portland in 1988 for $70 million. After his death in 2018, the franchise passed to his wife, Jody. As well as Allen’s other sports assets, the Seattle Seahawks of the NFL and a minority stake in the Seattle Sounders of the MLS.
The main successes of the Trail Blazers are in the past. The team reached the NBA Finals three times and won the league in 1977.
1st place. Steve Ballmer (Los Angeles Clippers) 67 years old, worth $102.6 billion
Steve Ballmer / Zuma / TASS
Steve Ballmer’s ancestors are from Belarus. After failing to write scripts for Hollywood, Ballmer enrolled at Stanford Business School, which he also dropped out to join Microsoft in 1980. He became the company’s 30th employee and the first business manager hired by Gates, a former Harvard dorm roommate. After Gates’ resignation in 2006, Ballmer replaced him as CEO.
Under the leadership of Balmer, the annual income of Microsoft increased from $ 25 billion to $ 70 billion, and net profit increased by 215%to $ 23 billion.
