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Dec 1, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer reacts during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Staples Center. The Clippers defeated the Timberwolves 127-101. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 1, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer reacts during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Staples Center. The Clippers defeated the Timberwolves 127-101. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

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Here are the 5 wealthiest sports team owners in America, according to Forbes

The 2016 Forbes 400 list was released on Tuesday. It lists the richest Americans based on their net worth, and this year, it includes the highest number of sports team owners ever. In 2013, there were 32 owners included, and now 44 are on the list, according to Forbes.

Here are the top five wealthiest owners (you can check out the full list of 44 over at forbes.com):

1. Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer

No. 15 overall, Net Worth $27.5 billion, Source of Wealth: Microsoft

Ballmer has been at the top of the team owners list for three straight years.

Dec 1, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer reacts during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Staples Center. The Clippers defeated the Timberwolves 127-101. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

2. Seattle Seahawks and Portland Trail Blazers owner Paul Allen

No. 21 overall, Net Worth: $18.9 billion, Source of Wealth: Microsoft, investments

Feb 2, 2014; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Seattle Seahawks owner Paul Allen celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after winning Super Bowl XLVIII against the Denver Broncos at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports

Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports

3. LA Kings and LA Galaxy owner Philip Anschutz

No. 39 overall, Net Worth: $10.9 billion, Source of Wealth: Investments

Jun 13, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Kings owner Philip Anschutz is presented with the Stanley Cup by right wing Dustin Brown (right) after defeating the New York Rangers game five of the 2014 Stanley Cup Final at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

4. LA Rams, Arsenal FC and Colorado Rapids owner Stanley Kroenke

No. 58 overall, Net Worth: $7.4 billion, Source of Wealth: Sports, real estate

Nov 2, 2013; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Avalanche owner Stanley Kroenke observes the game against the Montreal Canadiens during the first period at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

5 (T-4). Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross

T-No. 58 overall, Net Worth: $7.4 billion, Source of Wealth: Real estate

Jan 9, 2016; Davie, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross addresses reporters during a press conference at Doctors Hospital Training Facility. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

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