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Billionaire Tilman Fertitta Buys Houston Rockets

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by rockets13champs, Sep 5, 2017.

  1. J.R.

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    A single billionaire owner is rarely a good thing, but a group has it's drawbacks as well. At least we know what we're getting and who knows, he might not be so bad. I am really glad this is over with though! That it's sold before the season and there's no distractions. Will be interesting to say the least, exciting too :)
     
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    Fingers crossed now...
     
  4. Tenchi

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    I wonder if Les will still hold a small interest in the Rockets after the sale.
     
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    Very interesting. I don't expect him to be as lowkey as Les - he strikes me more stylistically Cuban-ish. Hoping for the best.

    But either way I'm ready for this season. Lets roll.
     
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    Who would you all have wanted instead?
     
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    Same! But my hope is we see more sell outs like the Mavericks have. One thing we can say positively about Cuban is he puts butts in seats. I hope, Tillman can prevent national tv empty seat games
     
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    He broke the bank to get this team, so he'll definitely put his own stamp on it. Will be interesting if he and Morey can get along.
     
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    Pole Houston Rockets--Tilman Fertitta's latest mess.

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    I know exactly how I feel. Fertitta has the sh-midas touch. Everything he touches turns to ****. Sadly, he somehow makes money on his crappy ventures. I guess in an era where Donald Trump is POTUS, it's only fitting that Tilman Fertitta would own the Rockets.
     
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    Feigen confirms Fertita has broken the precious price record. The rockets have sold for a record breaking price that has yet to be disclosed
     
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    If he's a true rocket fan he won't let Morey, Tad go. Way too valuable
     
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    More than 2 billion
     
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    Nice. Excited it was Tilman.
     
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    It's an installment plan. I think the NBA had a Labor Day promotion for interest free payments for the next 30 years. Use LABORDAY at checkout.
     
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    Le$ and Tad Brown made it clear that they were only gonna sell to a buyer who's intention was to keep the team in Houston. Plus, I don't see too many reasons for why moving the team would be a smart thing to do.
     
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    From what little I know of him, I'm not unhappy to hear this.

    We'll see how it goes I guess.
     
  17. justtxyank

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    He got a hurricane Harvey discount
     
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    Could u elaborate on this?
     
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    Dont know how I feel about this. Some of his stories told by some on here are pretty douchey.

    @CCorn bout to boycott all Rockets games.
     
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    hopefully, I'll never forget how embarrassing the start of game 6 against the Spurs was...the place looked 50% full at best
     
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