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How rich is Houston Rockets owner Leslie Alexander?

Houston Rockets owner Leslie Alexander has put his team up for sale, 24 years after buying it for $85 million. And if recent history is any guide, he's going to get quite the return on his investment.

Alexander is worth $1.9 billion according to Forbes, and the team is valued at $1.65 billion. He first landed on the Forbes 400 in 2006.

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"I've had the incredible opportunity to witness true greatness through the players and coaches who have won championships for the city, been named to All-Star and All-NBA teams, enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame, and done so much for our franchise and our fans," Alexander said in a statement.