In a seismic shift for the world of professional sports, the Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly being sold to a partnership fronted by venture capitalist Josh Kushner and former Disney chief Bob Iger for a staggering $12.5 billion. The acquisition sees Kushner, 41, and Iger, 75, take the reins from billionaire Mark Walter, who himself purchased a controlling interest in the Lakers from the Buss family just last year for $10 billion. LA Lakers SoldLES LAKERS ENCORE VENDUS ! 😵‍💫💰 Un an après avoir acheté les Lakers à la famille Buss pour 10 Milliards, Mark Walter vend la franchise à Josh Kushner et Bob Iger, des hommes d’affaires qui étaient jusqu’ici impliqués dans le projet de franchise d’expansion de Las Vegas ! The Los Angeles Lakers, a franchise boasting 17 NBA championships, continues to be a global brand powerhouse, consistently ranking among the league's most valuable teams.