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PostPosted: 10/17/06 4:31 pm    ::: Breaking News: Alexander wants to sell the Houston Comets. Reply Reply with quote

A co-worker just told me he saw this on one of the news stations.


Just found this: http://www.myfoxhouston.com/myfox/pages/Sports/Detail?contentId=1202659&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=TSTY&pageId=6.1.1

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Alexander wants to sell the Comets franchise so that he and his staff can focus on their core company, the NBA Houston Rockets.
Tad Brown, a senior vice-president with the Rockets, told FOX 26 that "the Comets right now are up for sale."
Brown says the intention is to "make sure the franchise is located here in Houston."
Brown says the change to separate ownership is happening all over, and cited Chicago, Washington and Charlotte.
"Individual ownership is something that can really allow resources to be focused exclusively on the women's game," said Brown.
Van Chancellor is the only head coach the Comets have ever had, and says he's saddened by the news that Alexander has put the franchise on the market.
"I don't think it's the end of the Comets," said Chancellor. "I hate to lose the ownership of Leslie Alexander...but, I'm hoping we can continue to build this team and this franchise."
Tad Brown tells FOX 26 there's no timeline in place for the sale of the Comets, and no deadline for selling the team.



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PostPosted: 10/17/06 4:32 pm    ::: Re: Breaking News: Alexander wants to sell the Houston Comet Reply Reply with quote

cometswin5 wrote:
A co-worker just told me he saw this on one of the news stations.

Anybody heard anything?


He has wanted to for years. Guess now it is public.


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PostPosted: 10/17/06 4:35 pm    ::: Re: Breaking News: Alexander wants to sell the Houston Comet Reply Reply with quote

cometswin5 wrote:
A co-worker just told me he saw this on one of the news stations.


Anybody heard anything?


Yep, I just they broke in on Judge Judy...It's official...Don't know how to take this....Good or bad Crying or Very sad Very Happy



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PostPosted: 10/17/06 4:37 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote

Well the good thing is I don't think he'll fold the team if an owner doesn't come along. But this could be a good thing that maybe somebody with a passion for the Comets will buy the team and get more fans in the arena.



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PostPosted: 10/17/06 4:38 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote

CD45 just called me at work screamin'....

I can just see Van sweatin' his socks off...

Where's that guy that has been posting on here that they want to buy a team??? Here's your best shot, buddy...four championships in the books. LOL.



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PostPosted: 10/17/06 4:48 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote

toad455 wrote:
Well the good thing is I don't think he'll fold the team if an owner doesn't come along. But this could be a good thing that maybe somebody with a passion for the Comets will buy the team and get more fans in the arena.


I wish I had it like that toad, I'd buy them in a HEARTBEAT!!! Wink



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PostPosted: 10/17/06 4:50 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote

4ever_bball_fan wrote:
CD45 just called me at work screamin'....

I can just see Van sweatin' his socks off...

Where's that guy that has been posting on here that they want to buy a team??? Here's your best shot, buddy...four championships in the books. LOL.


Yeah, I'm HAPPY as a clam but, I hope I don't get my feeling hurt!!! Sad



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PostPosted: 10/17/06 4:52 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote

One thing to remember, kids...if Alexander doesn't own the Comets....they don't get to play in his big arena. Think about alternative venues...and would Comets fans drive there...like Hofheinz Pavillion...which would be perfect, in my opinion...great size for the crowd coming now.

If they try to keep a deal to play at Toyota Center...he would just charge them rent out the ying. No, Alexander does not "own" the building...but, I am not so naive to think he won't have a say on that rental contract.

This is scary and exciting, all at the same time.



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PostPosted: 10/17/06 4:59 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote

4ever_bball_fan wrote:
One thing to remember, kids...if Alexander doesn't own the Comets....they don't get to play in his big arena. Think about alternative venues...and would Comets fans drive there...like Hofheinz Pavillion...which would be perfect, in my opinion...great size for the crowd coming now.

If they try to keep a deal to play at Toyota Center...he would just charge them rent out the ying. No, Alexander does not "own" the building...but, I am not so naive to think he won't have a say on that rental contract.

This is scary and exciting, all at the same time.



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I know I would drive to wherever the Comets are!!! Very Happy



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PostPosted: 10/17/06 4:59 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote

To me it kinda came out of left field but then again I don't know much about Houston...but by the sounds of it doesn't sound like you could have you team ripped away from you. So good luck to whatever happens and GO COMETS!



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PostPosted: 10/17/06 5:00 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote

An_nic wrote:
To me it kinda came out of left field but then again I don't know much about Houston...but by the sounds of it doesn't sound like you could have you team ripped away from you. So good luck to whatever happens and GO COMETS!


Class Act!!! thanks An_nic Very Happy



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PostPosted: 10/17/06 5:06 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote

I bet if everyone on here donated some money we all could be minority investors in the team and have one or two people be the majority.



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PostPosted: 10/17/06 5:07 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote

FUTUREwnbaOWNER wrote:
I bet if everyone on here donated some money we all could be minority investors in the team and have one or two people be the majority.


You are the FUTUREwnbaOWNER wannabe...You should buy them outright... Wink



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PostPosted: 10/17/06 5:08 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote

jus saying...then more ideas could be thrown around



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PostPosted: 10/17/06 5:10 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote

FUTUREwnbaOWNER wrote:
jus saying...then more ideas could be thrown around


I'm just teasing with ya!! Razz



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PostPosted: 10/17/06 5:16 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote

An_nic wrote:
So good luck to whatever happens and GO COMETS!


Don't you mean STAY Comets!?

It doesn't sound like the team is in danger of folding or re-locating. This may work out well - I hope so.


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PostPosted: 10/17/06 5:18 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote

Slovydal wrote:
An_nic wrote:
So good luck to whatever happens and GO COMETS!


Don't you mean STAY Comets!?

It doesn't sound like the team is in danger of folding or re-locating. This may work out well - I hope so.


LOL...You know what he/she means slovy....Thanks for the well wish Very Happy



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PostPosted: 10/17/06 5:24 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote

I know this article was written almost ten years ago but it still hold true.

Houston is crawling with millionaires:


http://www.chron.com/content/chronicle/metropolitan/97/03/23/houstonwealth.2-0.html

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According to one estimate, the number of millionaires in Houston has more than doubled in the past two years. There are about 81,000 millionaires in the city, according to Payment Systems Inc., a research firm that monitors wealth.


I'm sure somebody or several people, hopefully, will step up.



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PostPosted: 10/17/06 5:29 pm    ::: Reply Reply with quote

cometswin5 wrote:
I know this article was written almost ten years ago but it still hold true.

Houston is crawling with millionaires:


http://www.chron.com/content/chronicle/metropolitan/97/03/23/houstonwealth.2-0.html

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According to one estimate, the number of millionaires in Houston has more than doubled in the past two years. There are about 81,000 millionaires in the city, according to Payment Systems Inc., a research firm that monitors wealth.


I'm sure somebody or several people, hopefully, will step up.


Yeah, I hope my avatar baller hears about this...T-Mac is mostly always at the Comets games when he can....Maybe just maybe he can get some of his fellow b-ball buddies to antie up...Wishful thinking huh Razz



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PostPosted: 10/17/06 5:32 pm    ::: Re: Breaking News: Alexander wants to sell the Houston Comet Reply Reply with quote

cometsdrivefor5 wrote:
cometswin5 wrote:
A co-worker just told me he saw this on one of the news stations.


Anybody heard anything?


Yep, I just they broke in on Judge Judy...It's official...Don't know how to take this....Good or bad Crying or Very sad Very Happy


Separating from NBA owners is generally good......but this could be really good.



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PostPosted: 10/17/06 5:40 pm    ::: Re: Breaking News: Alexander wants to sell the Houston Comet Reply Reply with quote

pilight wrote:
cometsdrivefor5 wrote:
cometswin5 wrote:
A co-worker just told me he saw this on one of the news stations.


Anybody heard anything?


Yep, I just they broke in on Judge Judy...It's official...Don't know how to take this....Good or bad Crying or Very sad Very Happy


Separating from NBA owners is generally good......but this could be really good.


I hope so pilight



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PostPosted: 10/17/06 5:53 pm    ::: Re: Breaking News: Alexander wants to sell the Houston Comet Reply Reply with quote

pilight wrote:
Separating from NBA owners is generally good......but this could be really good.


It is good if the NBA owner isn't committed to the WNBA team and if private investment can be found. But if no private investment can be found, the team will contract or be relocated...possibly to a new town with a much smaller media market.


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PostPosted: 10/17/06 6:01 pm    ::: Re: Breaking News: Alexander wants to sell the Houston Comet Reply Reply with quote

CamrnCrz1974 wrote:
pilight wrote:
Separating from NBA owners is generally good......but this could be really good.


It is good if the NBA owner isn't committed to the WNBA team and if private investment can be found. But if no private investment can be found, the team will contract or be relocated...possibly to a new town with a much smaller media market.


This NBA owner certainly isn't committed to the W.

If there's that much trouble finding people to buy in, the league is in trouble anyway.



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cometsdrivefor5 wrote:
cometswin5 wrote:
A co-worker just told me he saw this on one of the news stations.


Anybody heard anything?


Yep, I just they broke in on Judge Judy...It's official...Don't know how to take this....Good or bad Crying or Very sad Very Happy


Separating from NBA owners is generally good......but this could be really good.


So....this is a good thing?



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