Donald Sterling

Donald Sterling

Donald Sterling (#977)

  • $ 4 B
  • Real estate
  • United States
  • M
  • 92 Years

About Me

Donald Sterling, born Donald Tokowitz to Jewish immigrants, built a fortune largely by buying down-at-the-heels apartment buildings in Los Angeles. Sterling owned the Los Angeles Clippers for 33 years; his wife Shelly sold in 2014 after a tape of his racist remarks to his then-mistress surfaced. The Chicago-born billionaire bought the Clippers in 1981 for $12.5 million when the team was based in San Diego. It was sold for $2 billion. Besides a swath of apartments in L.A.'s Westside and Koreatown, he also owns the Beverly Hills Plaza Hotel. Before he purchased his first West Hollywood property, Sterling was a successful trial lawyer.
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Achievements

Career Highlights

A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Donald Sterling’s rise and global influence.

  • #972   Billionaires (2026)
  • #341   Forbes 400 (2025)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Donald Sterling’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Current Net Worth: $4.4B (May 4, 2026)