Donald Trump appointed the owner of the Houston Rockets as ambassador to Italy
Donald Trump announced that he has appointed Tilman Fertitta, the owner of the NBA's Houston Rockets basketball team, as the U.S. Ambassador to Italy. Fertitta, the owner of the Houston Rockets, has Sicilian roots.
Details. Donald Trump made the announcement on Saturday evening, writing: "I am pleased to announce that Tilman Fertitta has been appointed U.S. Ambassador to Italy. Tilman is a successful businessman who founded and developed one of the leading entertainment and real estate companies in our country, employing around 50,000 Americans. Fertitta was born in Galveston, Texas, but has Sicilian roots."
It is unclear at this point how Fertitta's appointment will affect his day-to-day responsibilities with the Rockets. Currently, the Rockets are in third place in the Western Conference.
Reminder. Tilman Fertitta became the owner of the Houston Rockets basketball team in 2017. The American businessman paid approximately $2.2 billion for the team.
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