Joshua Kushner, Bob Iger to buy Los Angeles Lakers for record $12.5 billion
The Jewish investor and the former Disney CEO are set to take control of the NBA franchise, pending league approval, just one year after businessman Mark Walter acquired it for $10 billion.
Jewish investor Joshua Kushner and former Disney CEO Bob Iger have reportedly agreed to purchase the Los Angeles Lakers NBA franchise for $12.5 billion, pending league approval. This acquisition would set a new record, surpassing the $10 billion paid by businessman Mark Walter just last year. Kushner, 41, is the founder of Thrive Capital, while Iger, 75, previously led The Walt Disney Company, overseeing significant acquisitions. The current owner, Mark Walter, is reportedly under federal investigation for alleged tax fraud.
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