Stein: Ballmer has unmatched resources and other team reactions will determine the development of the small card incident

Substack famous reporter Marc Stein talked about Leonard's incident involving the Yin-Yang contract in the All NBA Podcast.

Stein said: "Steve Ballmer, as the wealthiest team owner in the NBA, has resources that no one else can match... I think the reaction of other teams to this will determine the development of everything (small card contracts)." In August 2025, "Boardroom" and other media reported that Ballmer's latest net worth is US$152.5 billion, ranking first in the list of the wealthiest team owners in the North American Professional Sports League. For comparison, the NBA league's valuation is about $132.8 billion.