L.A Businessman buying majority stake in Atlanta Hawks

An Atlanta newspaper reports that the Hawks have reached an agreement with a California pizza chain owner and developer, Alex Meruelo. Meruelo, who will be the league's first Hispanic owner, insists that the team will remain in Atlanta.

Meruelo opened his first business, a pizza restaurant, when he was 21 years old. His business has grown to include a chain of 50 restaurants, residential and commercial real-estate developments, construction and engineering, a bank, a motel-casino, and a TV station.

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Good. That ownership situation in ATL was a mess.

Sounds like another pretty hands-on younger owner taking over an NBA team.

by Norsktroll on Aug 7, 2011 11:06 AM PDT reply actions

The LA Hawks are my new favorite team to hate.

"I GET PAID TO DO THIS!" - Michael Beasley

by hoodieNation on Aug 7, 2011 1:53 PM PDT reply actions

I know what you're saying

but the Anaheim Hawks, certainly has a ring to it

Say it ain't Cho

by Sean in Vancouver on Aug 7, 2011 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions

he owns a pizza chain called 'La Pizza Loca' (lol)

and he owns the Grand Sierra Hotel and Casino in Reno, one of the dumpiest spots ever (having lived there for 3 years)

Hello, babies. Welcome to Earth. It's hot in the summer and cold in the winter. It's round and wet and crowded. At the outside, babies, you've got about a hundred years here. There's only one rule that I know of, babies—God dammit, you've got to be kind.

by thankyouforblaze on Aug 7, 2011 7:19 PM PDT reply actions

I'm from Cali. I tried La Pizza Loca once

I didnt have high standards at the time and I couldn’t finish it. It was horrible. I have new faith in the business I’m starting knowing this guy made mills with pizza that tasted regurgitated and a Hotel in a dumpy location.

by Kaanyr Vhok on Aug 8, 2011 7:19 AM PDT up reply actions