Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner have agreed to buy the Los Angeles Lakers from Mark Walter, marking the second sale of the team in 14 months.
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Bob Iger, former CEO of Walt Disney Company, and Joshua Kushner, founder of the venture capital firm Thrive Capital, have announced the acquisition of the Los Angeles Lakers from Mark Walter, CEO of Guggenheim Partners. The financial details have not yet been confirmed, but the sale comes 14 months after Walter purchased a majority stake in the team for approximately $10 billion. Iger and Kushner, devoted NBA fans, stated that they are honored to become stewards of one of the most iconic sports franchises in the world.
Jeanie Buss, daughter of Jerry Buss, remains the governor of the Lakers, but it is unclear what her role will be under the new leadership. Iger, who has also invested in sports by acquiring the Angel City FC team, and Kushner, who had a minority stake in the Miami Heat, join a league that is seeking offers for expansion franchises in Seattle and Las Vegas. On the court, the Lakers will be led by superstar Luka Doncic, recently transferred from the Dallas Mavericks, while LeBron James has announced that he will finish his career with the Philadelphia 76ers.
Jeanie Buss, daughter of Jerry Buss, remains the governor of the Lakers, but it is unclear what her role will be under the new leadership. Iger, who has also invested in sports by acquiring the Angel City FC team, and Kushner, who had a minority stake in the Miami Heat, join a league that is seeking offers for expansion franchises in Seattle and Las Vegas. On the court, the Lakers will be led by superstar Luka Doncic, recently transferred from the Dallas Mavericks, while LeBron James has announced that he will finish his career with the Philadelphia 76ers.
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