Chris Cohan

January 6, 2024
Entrepreneur

Quick Facts

Chris Cohan
Full Name Chris Cohan
Occupation Entrepreneur
Date Of Birth Jan 2, 1950(1950-01-02)
Age 74
Birthplace Hanford
Country United States
Birth City California
Horoscope Capricorn

Chris Cohan Biography

Name Chris Cohan
Birthday Jan 2
Birth Year 1950
Place Of Birth Hanford
Home Town California
Birth Country United States
Birth Sign Capricorn

Chris Cohan is one of the most popular and richest Entrepreneur who was born on January 2, 1950 in Hanford, California, United States. Cohan was born on the 28th of May 1950 Hanford, California, the sole child of John Cohan and Helen Cohan, who divorced when he was just seven years old. John Cohan was originally from Texas and started enterprises that he operated in Salinas, California, including restaurants and later the TV station KSBW. After the divorce of his parents, Chris Cohan lived in Salinas with his mother. He relocated into Los Gatos, California as an teen, and was a graduate in the year 1968 of Los Gatos High School. Cohan went to Arizona State University, where the university awarded him the degree of bachelor’s in recreation. In two news reports from 1994 and 1995, Cohan falsely stated that he had been a business student during his time at Arizona State.

In May 2007 Cohan was reported to be fighting a tax-evasion case in federal court following the events of his sale in 1998 of Sonic Communications for more than $200 million.

In the wake of such criticism and controversy, he finally sold the Warriors to Peter Guber and Joe Lacob for $450 million in July 2010.

Cohan assumed control of the team in the month of October 1994, prior to the 1994-95 season. He paid an unspecified sum of $130 million. He also helped in the renovation of the Warriors arena (now called Oakland Arena). In Cohan’s time the team had only two winning seasons and a journey to the playoffs over 16 seasons. In 2005 Cohan’s net worth stood at approximately $325 million.

Chris Cohan Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Entrepreneur
House Living in own house.

Chris Cohan is one of the richest Entrepreneur from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Chris Cohan 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

John Christopher Cohan (born January 2nd 1950) is an American businessman and entrepreneur. He was the founder of Sonic Communications and owner of the Golden State Warriors of the NBA.

The year was 1977. Cohan was the founder of Sonic Communications in 1977. The company has grown to become one of the largest privately owned cable companies in the nation prior to his sale in May 1998.

In May 2009, Sports Illustrated listed the top ten best and worst owners of basketball teams, ranking Cohan as fourth worst. He criticized Cohan for sticking with coach Don Nelson as part of the Warriors’ generally poor performance apart from their 2007 playoff first-round upset of the top-seeded Dallas Mavericks. He pointed out that Golden State was repeatedly rebuilding without much success.

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Who is Chris Cohan Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Chris Ranked on the list of most popular Entrepreneur. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Chris Cohan celebrates birthday on January 2 of every year.

How much did Chris Cohan pay for the Warriors?

Cohan assumed control of the Warriors in 1995 and bought the team for $119 million. During his tenure with the team he helped renovate what is now known as the Oracle Arena.

How much is Chris Cohan worth?

Under Cohan’s ownership, however, the team experienced only two winning seasons and one playoff appearance in 16 seasons. As of 2005, Cohan’s net worth was around $325 million.

Who owned Warriors before Joe Lacob?

Lacob and Mandalay Entertainment CEO Peter Guber purchased the Warriors in July of 2010 from Chris Cohan for $450 million. Guber remains the executive chairman of the Warriors but Lacob is in charge of the day-to-day operations of the team.

When did Cohan Buy the Warriors?

The road taken by the Warriors has been more tarnished than gold since Christopher Cohan bought the team in 1995.

Who owned NBA?

FranchisePrincipal Owner(s)Owned Since
Los Angeles Lakers| Jeanie Buss, Jim Buss and Johnny Buss , along with siblings in the Jerry Buss family trust.| 1979 & 1998
Memphis Grizzlies| Robert J. Pera| 2012
Miami Heat| Micky Arison, Nick Arison| 1995
Milwaukee Bucks| Marc Lasry and Wesley Edens| 2014

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