Find out who owns the Atlanta Hawks, the owner's net worth, source of wealth and ownership history of the franchise.
The Atlanta Hawks are a household franchise in the NBA. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, the team is part of the Eastern Conference Southeast Division.
Who owns the Atlanta Hawks?
The Atlanta Hawks is primarily owned by Tony Ressler, who has been the majority owner since 2015. He holds an estimated 47%-51% stake in the franchise.
Atlanta Hawks ownership structure
Tony Ressler, Grant Hill, Steven Price, Rick Schnall, Sara Blakely, Jesse Itzler, Ted Virtue, Bob Goodman, Michael Gearon Jr., Rutherford Seydel, and Beaut Turner, Blue Owl Capital.
Tony Ressler
Antony Ressler is an American businessman. He is the co-founder of Apollo Global Management and Ares Management.
Antony Ressler is the principal owner of the Atlanta Hawks and minority shareholder in the Milwaukee Brewers. According to figures from Forbes, his net worth is around $11.3 billion.
Club Net Worth & Valuation
According to figures from Forbes, the Atlanta Hawks are valued at $3.8 billion.
Club Ownership History
The Atlanta Hawks franchise was originally founded in 1946 as the Buffalo Bisons before relocating and becoming the Tri-Cities Blackhawks. The team moved to Milwaukee in 1951 and then to St Louis in 1955.
The franchise later relocated to Atlanta in 1968 and rebranded to the Atlanta Hawks. Tony Ressler purchased the team in 2015.
Trophies and Achievements
The Atlanta Hawks won their NBA championship in 1958.