| Real Name | James F. Goldstein |
|---|---|
| Net Worth 2024 | $100 million USD |
| Birthday (Year-Month-Day) | 1940-1-5 |
| Nationality | United States |
| Occupation | Businessperson |
| Height | m or 0 ft 0 inches |
| Weight | kg or 0 pounds |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Ethnicity | |
| Education | Nicolet High School, Stanford University |
| Kids | None |
| Kids Names |
James Goldstein | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 5, 1940 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
James F. Goldstein (born January 5, 1940) is an American businessman who attends a large number of National Basketball Association (NBA) games, typically in courtside seats, including many home games for the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers. He also travels to watch games, especially during the NBA playoffs, and often attends post-game press conferences. His passion for the NBA has been featured in USA Today, the Detroit Free Press, the Canal Street Journal, the Arizona Republic, and ESPN The Magazine.
"He has so much invested in our sport," Former NBA commissioner David Stern said. "He probably has the largest investment of any fan in America, so we get a kick out of him. He has got quite a flair, and we love him as a sort of a superfan."[1]
Biography
The son of Nanette (née Gamse) and Milwaukee department store owner, C. Ellis Goldstein,[2] Goldstein said he began watching NBA games as a 10-year-old.[3] At the age of 15, he was hired to keep game statistics by the Milwaukee Hawks.[3] "Once I did that and sat courtside for the games, I was totally hooked", he said. "My entire life has been devoted to professional basketball since then. I have such a passion for the game. I think there's more athleticism displayed in basketball than in any other sport."[4] Goldstein graduated from Nicolet High School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin where he played on the basketball team. He then attended Stanford University and has remained in California ever since.[5]
Having attended over 2,000 games, Goldstein befriended several current and former NBA players, including Wilt Chamberlain, Clyde Drexler, Hakeem Olajuwon, Shaquille O'Neal, Sam Cassell, and Dennis Rodman. He claims to have no favorite team, in spite of his Lakers and Clippers season tickets. He describes himself as a fan of the NBA in general.[6]
Goldstein refuses to disclose his net worth or how he made his fortune. The Wall Street Journal speculated that Goldstein made billions in real estate (notably Century City in Los Angeles).[7][4]
It was reported by The Hollywood Reporter in 2020 that Goldstein made his money in mobile home parks, by "packaging groups of properties into investment vehicles and then suing municipalities...if they thwart his attempts to end rent control." Carson, California's city attorney Sunny Soltani referred to his tactics as "litigation terrorism," accused him of building his fortune "on the backs of the most vulnerable people in society," and estimated cities have spent millions to fight him.[8]
He has never married and has no children. He has stated that he does not believe in marriage.[9]
Residence
Goldstein's house, known as Sheats Goldstein Residence, has been featured in Architectural Digest, DOLCE magazine, The New York Times, Robb Report, The Local Project[10] and Town & Country. The house was designed in 1963 by John Lautner, a student of Frank Lloyd Wright. Goldstein purchased the property in 1972 from previous owners who allegedly did not keep the house in good condition. Goldstein commissioned Lautner to make changes and improvements to the house. Below the main residence is an installation by light artist James Turrell known as "Skyspace" or "Sky Box".[4]
Goldstein worked closely with Lautner and Duncan Nicholson, who took over after Lautner's death in 1994.[11] Nicholson is now the chief architect. "I wanted to remake the house exactly as John [Lautner] would have wanted it, and to introduce technology that didn't exist 30 years ago", Goldstein said. The property next door to his also had a Lautner-designed house on it, which Goldstein bought and tore down to build a party house, tennis court and office.[12] He continues to make improvements.[13] In 2016, Goldstein promised that the house eventually will become the property of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.[14]
The residence has also been featured in a number of movies and TV shows, including Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle, French Exit, The Big Lebowski, and Selling Sunset.
See also
References
- ^ "The Peculiar Life of the Man in the 'Big Lebowski' House: An NBA Superfan's Wild L.A. Mansion | Hollywood Reporter". www.hollywoodreporter.com. 12 March 2020. Retrieved 2020-09-28.
- ^ Baltimore Sun: "Rice, Nanette" January 10, 2005
- ^ a b Chris Warren, Superfan, American Way Magazine, February 15, 2009
- ^ a b c Bob Young, Hat's Off to NBA's No. 1 Fan, Arizona Republic, May 7, 2005.
- ^ Steele, Ben (2012-06-10). "Milwaukee native is NBA's No. 1 fan". Jsonline.com. Retrieved 2017-02-28.
- ^ Bob Sansevere, Wolves have at least 1 L.A. fan, St. Paul Pioneer-Press, May 24, 2004.
- ^ Matthew Gurewitsch, On the Path to Illumination, Wall Street Journal, December 29, 2004.
- ^ The Hollywood Reporter - Inside NBA Superfan James Goldstein's Wild L.A. Party Mansion
- ^ Marsh, Steve (28 March 2013). "Legends of NBA Style: The GQ+A With Superfan Jimmy Goldstein". GQ. Retrieved 24 April 2018.
- ^ "Sheats-Goldstein Residence by John Lautner and James Goldstein - Video Feature". The Local Project. Retrieved 2023-05-06.
- ^ "Nicholson + Wirts Architects: Home Page". www.nicholsonwirts.com. Archived from the original on 5 October 2002. Retrieved 14 January 2022.
- ^ Chiland, Elijah (2012-07-03). "The Lautner House Torn Down to Expand a Lautner House - Curbed LA". La.curbed.com. Retrieved 2017-02-28.
- ^ "Moderism Reborn". www.jamesfgoldstein.com. Archived from the original on 6 June 2002. Retrieved 14 January 2022.
- ^ Chiland, Elijah (2016-02-17). "A Complete Guide to LACMA's First Piece of Architecture, the Most Spectacular House in Los Angeles - Curbed LA". La.curbed.com. Retrieved 2017-02-28.
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Fact Sheet
- Wondering what Jimmy Goldstein's real name is? Jimmy Goldstein's real name is James F. Goldstein
- Jimmy Goldstein is United States
- Jimmy Goldstein works as a(n) Businessperson
- Jimmy Goldstein was born on 1940-1-5
- Jimmy Goldstein is 84 years old
- Jimmy Goldstein's relationship status is Single
- Which college/university did Jimmy Goldstein go to? Jimmy Goldstein went to Nicolet High School, Stanford University
- Jimmy Goldstein is a proud parent of None kids
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