Billionaire Mark Walter secures purchase of Los Angeles Lakers from Buss family at a record-breaking $10 billion valuation; NBA Draft's top 100 prospects identified
Good vibes to y'all this mornin'! 🤘💫
Wakey, Wakey Leakers!
The Buss family buzzed off our screens as Mark Walter swooped in, snatching the majority stake of the Lakers. The Dodgers owner took over the franchise, for a whopping $10 billion, makin' it the most expensive U.S. sports team sale ever. 💸🏀
Here's the scoop:
- The Buss family, all six siblings, traded their 66% stake to Walter, who's owned the Dodgers since 2012.
- Jeanie Buss, Dr. Jerry Buss's daughter,'ll continue as the team's governor even after the deal.
- Their ownership saw 11 titles, including the latest championship in 2020.
- Hall of Famer, Magic Johnson, sent his props to the duo on social media.
And remember, folks, this ain't Walter's first prize. He's been snatchin' wins like a pro since he grabbed the Dodgers for $2.15 billion a decade ago. gonna spend big on those superstars and.'"
The big winner out of this deal's undoubtedly Luka Doncić. Now, not so much for Rob Pelinka, the GM who drafted him. Ol' Sam Quinn writes in his Winners & Losers how Pelinka's on the edge of seat-heating territory, dependin' on his offseason moves to backup the Doncić-LeBron duo.
Hail to the College World Series Finalists
The LSU Tigers held their ground, beatin' the Arkansas Razorbacks to advance to the College World Series Final against Coastal Carolina.
Cemented Forever
The Lakers are no longer the biggest spenders in sports, but Walter's purchase means a bright future for the franchise. Let's hope he follows the same strategy as the Dodgers, where the smart hires, advanced technology, and minimal interference have made them the pinnacle of professional baseball.
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- The sports world is buzzing with news of Mark Walter's new ownership in the Lakers, making it the most expensive U.S. sports team sale ever at $10 billion.
- Walter, known for his successful purchase of the Dodgers for $2.15 billion in 2012, is expected to spend big on superstar players like Luka Doncić.
- The LSU Tigers have advanced to the College World Series Final, set to face Coastal Carolina.
- The Lakers' future looks bright under Walter's ownership, with hopes he'll maintain the same success strategy as the Dodgers.
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