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Robert Johnson became the first black majority NBA team owner in 2004. Robert Johnson of the Charlotte Bobcats (now known as the Charlotte Hornets) was the first black majority team owner in the NBA in 2004–05. [33] He was succeeded as Bobcats owner in 2010–11 by another African American, Michael Jordan. [22]
This article is a list of principal owners of National Basketball Association teams. The NBA requires a change in "controlling ownership" to be approved by the NBA Board of Governors, composed of one representative (Governor) from each team. [1] Toronto Raptors owner Larry Tanenbaum has been Chairman of the NBA Board of Governors since 2017. [2]
Magic Johnson, current president of Basketball Operations for the Los Angeles Lakers, part-owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, owner of the Los Angeles Sparks, and co-owner of the Los Angeles Football Club [3] [4] Michael Jordan, current principal owner and chairman of the Charlotte Hornets [5] Billy King, former general manager of the Brooklyn Nets
When Douglas followed suit with the Rens, they became the first Black-owned pro hoops team. (The NBA and antecedent leagues didn’t have a Black-owned franchise until BET founder Robert Johnson ...
National Basketball Association (NBA) team owners will contribute a total of $300 million over the next 10 years to a charitable foundation aimed at accelerating economic growth in the Black ...
Cooper was the first Black player ever drafted by an NBA team. Clifton was the first to sign an NBA contract. ... NFL teams owners have unanimously approved a $6.05 billion sale of the Commanders ...
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First African American to become majority owner of a U.S. major sports league team: Robert L. Johnson (Charlotte Bobcats, NBA) [Note 7] (see also 2001) First African American to hold the #1 rank in tennis: Venus Williams; First African American to hold the year-end #1 rank in tennis: Serena Williams