Mark Cuban
Net Worth: $4.1 billion Owns: Dallas Mavericks (NBA) Mark Cuban is an American businessman and investor who owns the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks. He’s also the co-owner of 2929 Entertainment, and he’s the chairman of AXS TV. Fun fact: you’ll probably recognize him as being one of the main “shark” investors on Shark Tank!
But despite his investments in media, entertainment, and sports, he’s certainly no big-name celebrity in the ways of Hollywood. Regardless, he’s a celebrity in the sports-owner world, that’s for sure.
Jay-Z
Net Worth: $930 million Owns: Brooklyn Nets One of the wealthiest musicians in the world and one of the most influential on the hip-hop scene, next up is none other than Jay-Z. Despite his wealth from record production and scouting new artists, Jay-Z’s reputation is kind of built on the fact that he’s married to Queen Bey, Beyoncé Knowles.
A New York City native, Shawn Carter began rapping from a young age. Freestyles became mixtapes, mixtapes became albums and then the rest is history. Twenty-two Grammys are surely a testament to his talent! Anyway, Jay-Z owns the Brooklyn Nets, a relative newcomer to the NBA.
James Dolan
Net Worth: $1.5 billion Owns: New York Knicks (NBA) There aren't many teams with a name as memorable as the New York Knicks. The famous NBA team is owned by James Dolan, an American businessman who serves on the board as chairman and CEO of The Madison Square Garden Company.
As well as supervising the company, he also watches over the professional sports teams including the Knicks, Rangers and New York Liberty. So the guy owns one team but manages a few – and consequently, a lot of money passes through his hands every day.
Art Rooney II
Net Worth: $1.2 billion Owns: Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL) Now, the Rooneys have a history with sports. Generations, in fact. The Pittsburgh Steelers have been owned by the Rooneys for many years – and yet another Rooney is at the helm of the ship, bringing us to present day. After serving for decades on the board for the NFL team, the passing of Art Rooney II’s grandfather and then father meant it was his time to take over. The highly successful Pittsburgh Steelers saw Art take over in 2003, which he runs alongside his “side hustle.”
When we say "side hustle", it’s more along the lines of Rooney not wanting to disregard his law degree – he makes use of it providing counsel at the Buchanan, Ingersoll & Rooney law firm.
Robert McNair
Net Worth: $4 billion Owns: Houston Texans (NFL) Mr. McNair really lives up to the adage of “everything’s bigger in Texas” – apparently that extends to the pay packets and wealth of some individuals hailing from the state. The businessman and philanthropist found his success after founding Cogen Tech, a cogeneration company. With some of the cash, he was able to invest in his beloved sports team, the NFL’s Houston Texans.
The University of South Carolina graduate sold Cogen to Enron in 1999, and also owned a number of power plants across America. His numerous investments and real estate and financial holdings have allowed him to amass a wealth of over $4 billion.