The richest boss in the NBA is Ballmer, who is the poorest boss? Netizen: I didn t expect it was him

If you want to talk about the most arrogant boss in the NBA, Clippers boss Ballmer will definitely take the lead. In 2014, Ballmer spent $2 billion to acquire the Clippers, a price set a new record for NBA teams to sell. After taking over the team, Ballmer threatened to build the Clippers into a championship team at all costs and make drastic reforms.

Under Ballmer's leadership, the Clippers quickly became one of the strongest teams in the Western Conference. Not only that, Ballmer also spent $1.2 billion to create a brand new home court for the Clippers to get rid of the status quo of sharing the Staples Center with the Lakers. This new stadium will not only be a stadium, but also a unique cultural symbol created by Ballmer for the Clippers.

Balmer's business acumen and his love for basketball have made him spare no effort in team operations. He was willing to invest huge sums of money in the players and formed a super lineup with Leonard and Harden as the core, and did not retreat even when faced with the heavy pressure of luxury tax. Ballmer's financial resources and courage have continuously improved the Clippers' competitiveness in the league and also increased the team's commercial value.

Although the Clippers' revenue has continued to rise in the past few years, Ballmer's main revenue does not come from here, but from the Microsoft shares he holds. According to Forbes, Ballmer's current assets have exceeded US$100 billion, making him the richest boss in the NBA, and his net worth is more than the combined assets of the second, third, fourth and fifth bosses.

So, everyone knows that Ballmer is the number one rich man in the NBA, so who is the poorest boss? You may not believe it if you say it, he is Spurs boss Pete Holt.

Unlike Ballmer's wealth, Spurs boss Holt seems relatively "humble" in wealth. In 2025, Holt's personal assets were about $700 million, making him the big boss with the least assets in the NBA. In fact, Holt's main revenue comes from the Spurs' revenue and its own tractor business. However, due to the tractor business in recent years, his revenue is more dependent on the Spurs.

Although Holt's wealth is not dazzling, he runs the team with a low-key and pragmatic style, focusing on the team's long-term development and operational efficiency. In the 1990s, Holt hired Popovich as the team's head coach and general manager to create a team of iron-blooded teams with team basketball as the core. With the support of Holt, the GDP combination helped the Spurs win the five championships and became the league's recognized dynasty team.

Now, star grouping has become the mainstream, but Holt's business philosophy emphasizes stability and sustainability. He does not blindly pursue big-name stars, but instead keeps the Spurs evergreen in the fiercely competitive league through smart drafts, player training and team building. Although his wealth is not as good as that of top wealthy people like Ballmer, his success in team management and operation has made him one of the highly respected bosses in the league.