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Leslie Alexander bought the Houston Rockets for $85 million and is selling the team for $2.2 billion

Leslie Alexander purchased the Rockets prior to the 1993-94 season for what now feels like a modest $85 million.

according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, a record price for a pro sports team, a number that is even more incredible when you consider how much current owner Leslie Alexander paid for the team.

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