Record-Breaking Sale of LA Lakers - Topping the List of Most Valuable Sports Clubs Globally
Phat Stacks on the Lake Show: LA Lakers Break Records, But Are They the World's Most Valuable Team?
The great LeBron James' LA Lakers are shaking things up in the NBA with an eye-watering $10 billion ownership change deal. This potential sale would shatter the previous record, set by the 2021 sale of the Boston Celtics for a close-to-$6 billion price tag.
But don't throw your dollars at the Lakers just yet. Despite the jaw-dropping transaction, they're not crowned kings of the world's most valuable sports teams. Not in 2024, at least.
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The Top Dogs of 2024
American teams have been ruling the roost when it comes to the most valuable sports teams, claiming a whopping 43 out of the top 50 spots. American teams snag all the top-10 positions, with the Dallas Cowboys consistently leading the charge. Valued at a staggering $10.1 billion, they've held the top spot since 2016. The Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Rams follow close behind.
The first European team to break into the top 12 is Real Madrid, valued at around $6.6 billion. Manchester United isn't far behind, priced at $6.55 billion.
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Other European powerhouses, including FC Barcelona, FC Liverpool, Manchester City, and Paris Saint-Germain, also make an appearance in the ranking, with FC Barcelona taking the 20th spot, and FC Liverpool and Manchester City snuggling up in the 27th and 31st positions, respectively. Paris Saint-Germain comes in at 47th, and the Toronto Raptors of Canada knock at the door, too, placing 47th just like their French counterparts.
So there you have it! The Los Angeles Lakers might be set for a record-breaking sale, but in 2024, they're the eighth most valuable sports team globally and the third most valuable in the NBA. Keep your eyes peeled for updates as the world of sports keeps spinning!
P.S. The 2025 sale of the Lakers for around $10 billion established a new record for the highest sale price for a U.S. professional sports team ever, but this sale didn't affect their rankings on the 2024 list [1][2][3].
Sports enthusiasts may find it interesting to note that despite the potential record-breaking sale of the LA Lakers for $10 billion, they are only the third most valuable NBA team in 2024, with the Dallas Cowboys and the Golden State Warriors taking the top two spots, respectively. Nevertheless, the Lakers are still part of the top 10 most valuable sports teams worldwide, sitting comfortably at the eighth position.
