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As the NBA begins the likely messy process of forcing Donald Sterling to sell his team after giving him a lifetime league ban and a $2.5 million fine, a big question looms: If the NBA and its owners can get Sterling to sell, who will be the new Clippers owner? Several famous names have already thrown their hats into the ring, including sports superstars, titans of entertainment and business, and a former child actor.
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Net worth: $2.9 billion
What would make her a good owner? Oprah, along with Oracle's Larry Ellison, would bid to buy the team as part of Geffen's ownership group. In addition to her financial clout and experience running big businesses, she could bring a whole new segment of fans to the NBA. Oprah's All-Star picks, anyone?
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