Leslie Alexander

Leslie Alexander, who assumed ownership of the Houston Rockets on July 30, 1993, has devoted his efforts to making his teams champions both on the basketball court and in the community. Alexander’s dedication to winning has resulted in two NBA championships with the Rockets and four WNBA titles during his 10-year (1997-2006) operation of the Houston Comets, giving Houston its first professional sports championships. Off the court, the Rockets franchise has set the standard for community involvement.

Since 1993, Alexander has dedicated himself to building the Rockets in every area. His vision to construct a downtown arena took shape in Nov. 2000, as Harris County voters approved a referendum to build a new home for the Rockets. Groundbreaking for the arena took place on July 31, 2001. Alexander’s tireless efforts became a reality in Sept. 2003 with the opening of Toyota Center – Houston’s state-of-the-art, multi-purpose facility, which also hosted the 2006 NBA All-Star Game.

While Alexander’s teams have enjoyed success on the basketball court, unique to the Houston organization is its off-the-court commitment to the community. Building a better quality of life for Houstonians is a driving force for Alexander and his organization.

In 1995, Alexander established the Clutch City Foundation with the goal of providing help, hope and inspiration to those who might otherwise be forgotten. The Clutch City Foundation funds and operates comprehensive programs benefiting thousands of children each year. Over 13 years of active community involvement has resulted in nearly $8 million raised for local charities, allowing the Rockets to impact tens of thousands of Houstonians each year.

Through the Clutch City Foundation, and one of its premier fundraising events such as the Rockets annual Tux & Tennies Charity Gala, Alexander and his organization will continue to make a difference in the lives of Houstonians for years to come.