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Leslie Alexander puts the Houston Rockets up for sale

Discussion in 'Houston Rockets: Game Action & Roster Moves' started by J.R., Jul 17, 2017.

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  1. mfastx

    mfastx Member
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    Looks like Le$ is cashing in.

    This will be a major turning point in the organization. I wasn't a huge fan of Les, but he was definitely a top 10 and competent owner. Hopefully the next owner is the same or better.
     
    #21 mfastx, Jul 17, 2017
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  2. OTMax

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    Hell yes!!!! Great news. New owner, definitely means new era, means new jerseys, potentially logo..Maybe Calvin Murphy back in the booth? Endless possibilities.
     
    #22 OTMax, Jul 17, 2017
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    This is absolutely terrible news.
     
    #23 rocketpower2, Jul 17, 2017
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    Noooooo!!!!!
     
    #24 DM'sVP, Jul 17, 2017
  5. Fantasma Negro

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    Damn so Les really is in financial trouble. This is ****ing terrible news
     
    #25 Fantasma Negro, Jul 17, 2017
  6. Fullcourt

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    what the f
     
    #26 Fullcourt, Jul 17, 2017
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    Curious as to why they needed a press conference for this?

    Last time the Rockets were sold they immediately won back to back championships ;)

    Astros were sold and that has turned out ok!
     
    #27 JayZ750, Jul 17, 2017
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    :( not a fan of this news. New ownership is almost never a good thing.
     
    #28 MasterBindo, Jul 17, 2017
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    Whoa. This has me concerned. I love our management structure and staff. I don't want the team to change directions.
     
    #29 mikol13, Jul 17, 2017
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    I like Le$, I think he's a great owner. I'm worried about who would replace him.

    u get a bad owner and things can go south real fast
     
    #30 Reeko, Jul 17, 2017
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    Le$ about to cash out.
     
    #31 jacoby, Jul 17, 2017
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    Wow. How have they kept this under wraps for so long?
     
    #32 jVgOwnsYou, Jul 17, 2017
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    wow, this sucks. Le is a big part of the rockets being such an aggressive franchise. I'd hate to lose that
     
    #33 rhino17, Jul 17, 2017
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    He's not a spring chicken and this way he can transfer ownership to a competent group.
     
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    Time to cash in that tip jar Clutch. I'll be in charge of making the PB & J's at halftime.
     
    #35 RudyTBag, Jul 17, 2017
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    This is terrible.
     
    #36 ElPigto, Jul 17, 2017
  17. Fantasma Negro

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    Its not, this can ruin everything
     
    #37 Fantasma Negro, Jul 17, 2017
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    Not looking forward to a new owner unless he's as hungry as Balmer.

    This just goes to show this guy was all about the money. We could have a legit shot this year to win it all if we were to obtain Melo. Why get out now?
     
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    Anything specific?

    Soemthing he's been thinking about. It can wear on you after so many decades. He's tired. Passions becoming more & more clear; his family & philanthropic efforts.

    25 years later, he's looking at changing the fabric of his life & different passions that may be more of a focus for him going forward with his time & resources.
     
    #39 J.R., Jul 17, 2017
  20. Haymitch

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    Do you still own saveourrockets dot com?
     
    #40 Haymitch, Jul 17, 2017
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