Cuban-American Alex Meruelo: First Latino owner of an NBA Franchise

A defining moment in Sports history:

Alex Meruelo, owner of The Meruelo Group and LA Pizza Loca, has purchased a majority share of the Atlanta Hawks for an amount to be announced Monday. Meruelo, the New York-born son of Cuban immigrants who currently lives in Los Angeles, will become the first Hispanic owner of an NBA franchise. 

This is  great for Latinos and the Atlanta hawks. Below are links to read more on this developing story.
Atlanta Hawks Sell Majority Stake To Los Angeles Businessman, First Latino NBA Owner

Atlanta Hawks To Become First Hispanic-Owned NBA Team

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