VERIFIED SOURCE BREAKING NEWS
"The Lakers are being sold to American businessman Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for over $12 billion, a record-breaking price, multiple sources told @ramonashelburne."
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Josh Kushner & Bob Iger: Kushner (Thrive Capital) & Iger (Disney CEO) lead unprecedented $12B non-controlling & controlling consortium reported by ESPN.
Source Fact Audit 100% Grounded
Lakers Sale Price
ESPN Direct Source
> $12 Billion
Reported Buyers
ESPN Direct Source
Josh Kushner & Bob Iger
Primary Reporter
ESPN Senior Writer
@ramonashelburne
Historic Multiplier
Vs 2010 Warriors ($450M)
26.7x Multiplier
Global Empire Benchmarks
Comparing $12B Lakers valuation against top global sports sales records.
Peak NBA Market Share
#1 Sports Franchise Record
Analytical Proof Summary
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Los Angeles Lakers $12.0B Franchise Valuation Benchmark Analysis
Refocus Proof ID: LAL-VAL-59
Source: ESPN / Ramona Shelburne
Lakers Record Transaction
$12.0 Billion
Purchased by Josh Kushner & Bob Iger
Vs Boston Celtics ($6B)
2.00x Multiplier
Double 2024 previous record sale
Vs Phoenix Suns ($4B)
3.00x Multiplier
Triple Mat Ishbia 2023 transaction
16-Year Annual CAGR
18.4% / Year
Escalation over 2010 Warriors ($450M)
Lakers valuation record multiplier calculated at 2.0x vs Celtics baseline under 18.4% annual escalation.
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