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How Mat Ishbia Became the Youngest Owner in the NBA

Discover how Mat Ishbia went from being a benchwarmer at Michigan State to becoming the youngest NBA owner with his $4 billion acquisition of the Phoenix Suns and Mercury. This self-made billionaire transformed United Wholesale Mortgage into the largest wholesale lender in the U.S., outmaneuvering giants like Rocket Mortgage along the way. Dive into Ishbia’s incredible journey, his record-breaking deals, and how his fierce rivalry with Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert fueled his rise to the top. This is the untold story of the NBA’s youngest owner changing the game on and off the court.

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