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“The community owes us nothing. It's up to us to go out and earn their respect.”

Quote by Jerry Colangelo

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Jerry Colangelo

Jerry Colangelo, born on November 20, 1939, is an accomplished businessman with significant achievements in the sports and entertainment industries, particularly in basketball. He served as the owner of the NBA team Phoenix Suns, leading the team to multiple NBA championships under his leadership. more

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