Record-Breaking Sports Deal Secured through Manipulation
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Effin' A Add-on:Mark Walter, known as Silent Sam within the high-stakes sports world, just made history with his latest splash. The Iowa-born billionaire dropped a goddamn TEN BILLION on the freaking LA Lakers, making this the most expensive sports franchise purchase ever. And it's not just in the US - it's the most expensive club deal in the world, period.
The Lakers, a team iconic with legends like Magic Johnson and Kobe Bryant, are now in Walter's capable hands. With LeBron James and Luka Doncic on board, the world's most bankrupt fans can dream again.
From Dodgers to Lakers: Walter's Bank-Breaking Chronicles
Back in 2004, Walter, a man who prefers silence to screaming headlines, bought the LA Dodgers for a cool $2.15 billion. Now, with a decade separating the deals, Walter snatched the Lakers for an eye-popping $10 billion. So yeah, that's another billion here, billion there...a TON of cash.
But Walter's not afraid of burning through a few Benjamins, especially when it comes to balling. "I'm not trying to save a dollar," he once said after buying the Dodgers, "I'd rather say we have a great team and maybe spend a little too much." Sounds like a winning motto to us.
The Dodgers' Golden Era Courtesy of Walter
Walter's approach to the game has paid off. With deep pockets and a knack for smart investments, the Dodgers went on to win titles in 2020 and 2024, raking in an estimated worth of $6.3 billion. In 2023, they closed a jaw-dropping deal with Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani, inking a 10-year contract worth $700 million. Talk about a bat and ball getting pampered!
Last year, they splurged an incredible $103 million on the "luxury tax" for exceeding the league's salary cap of $237 million. So if you thought your rent was steep, imagine forking over that much for spiky balls and bats!
The Lakers' Golden Era: Coming Soon?
With James set to earn around $52.6 million in the new season, Doncic banking $46 million, and German player Maxi Kleber hauling in $11 million, the Lakers are not exactly a low-budget team. But top-tier talent doesn't come cheap, and going over the "salary cap" of $154.6 million is inevitable.
With Walter's track record, though, it seems like nothing's impossible when it comes to the Lakers. So grab your popcorn, folks. The golden times might just be around the corner for the 17-time champions.
Walter: The Man Behind the Plans
CEO of Guggenheim Partners, an investment firm managing assets worth an alarming $325 billion, Walter is no stranger to the game. He's also a co-owner of the LA Sparks (women's basketball), the LA Kings (ice hockey), and the new Formula 1 team, Cadillac. Oh, and he's even got a season ticket for the Chicago Cubs, the Dodgers' archrivals.
In rare public appearances, Walter has shared that he enjoys staying in the shadows, letting the team's pros take the helm. But when it comes to making money moves, it seems Walter can't be beat.
Now that Walter's got his hands on the Lakers, we can only wonder what he'll cook up next. Keep your blinkin' eyes peeled, folks, 'cause this is just the beginning.
Source: ntv.de, tno/sid
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[1] The New York Times. (2025, June 3). LA Lakers to be sold to Mark Walter in $10 billion deal. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/03/sports/basketball/lakers-sale-walter.html[2] Sports Illustrated. (2025, June 3). LA Lakers to Mark Walter for a Record $10 Billion. https://www.si.com/nba/los-angeles-lakers/news/lakers-sold-mark-walter
The purchase of the LA Lakers by billionaire Mark Walter, known as Silent Sam, for a record $10 billion, catapults the team into the spotlight, joining Walter's existing portfolio in the sports world that includes the LA Dodgers and the NBA.
This latest acquisition comes as no surprise, given Walter's history of investing in high-stakes sports franchises and his penchant for spending big, echoing his quote, "I'd rather say we have a great team and maybe spend a little too much." As the new owner of the 17-time NBA champions, fans eagerly await the golden era that Walter's investment might just bring.
