Tilman Fertitta spoke of his emotions, so much a part of his decision to buy the Rockets as the fulfilment of a dream he had for decades. He had been a fan since the Rockets decision to move from San Diego. He had tried to buy them before. Nothing would stop him now.
He arrived at Toyota Center on Tuesday to cheers and a shower of confetti. He celebrated with his family. He joked happily. Finally, Fertitta allowed himself to imagine how he will feel that first night, when the Rockets play in Toyota Center for the first time with Fertitta as owner, and it all hit home.