What does the owner of the Lakers do? Are the Lakers the richest team in the league?

NBA owner net worth ranking:

1, Mikhail Prokhorov, Nets, personal assets: 17.8 billion US dollars

This one The Russian billionaire made his fortune through mining investment. In 2010, he bought 80% of the shares of the Nets. At the same time, he also owns 45% of the shares of Barclays Bank in Brooklyn. In addition to being the richest owner in the league, the 6-foot-8 Prokhorov is also the tallest owner in the league.

2. Paul Allen, Trail Blazers, personal assets: US$13.2 billion

Allen made his fortune mainly through cooperation with Bill Gates and using Microsoft. In addition to owning the Trail Blazers, Allen also owns an NFL team. But neither team has won a championship since Allen became owner.

3. Richard DeVos, Magic, personal assets: US$5 billion

DeVos, who became the owner of the Magic in 1991, cooperated with others in 1951 Later, he made a fortune through Amway.

4. Mitch Arison, Heat, personal assets: 4.2 billion U.S. dollars

Mitch Arison’s father established Carnival Company, which operates boat tour businesses around the world. Today, his son inherits his father's legacy.

5. Stanley Kroenke, Nuggets, personal assets: $3.2 billion

Klenk’s father-in-law is extremely wealthy, and he established his own company in 1983 The real estate company has since developed and grown. In addition to owning the Nuggets, Kroenke also owns two teams in the NFL and Arsenal in the Premier League.

6. Tom Gores, Pistons, personal assets: $2.5 billion

Private equity investment made Gores a billionaire. On June 1, 2011, he bought the Pistons and became the new owner.

7. Mark Cuban, Mavericks, personal assets: US$2.3 billion

In 2000, Cuban bought the Mavericks from Ross Perot. In 2011, the Mavericks won the Won the first championship in team history.

Other owners with personal assets exceeding $1 billion include: Glenn Taylor, Timberwolves, personal assets: $1.8 billion; Herb Simon, Pacers, personal assets: $1.6 billion; Daniel - Gilbert, Cavaliers, net worth: $1.5 billion; Michael Heisley, Grizzlies, net worth: $1.5 billion; Donald Sterling, Clippers, net worth: $1.5 billion; Jashwa -Harris, 76ers, net worth: $1.45 billion.

The Lakers boss is not at the top, but he is willing to spend money and still loves basketball

Lakers boss Jerry Buss

Jerry Buss? Founder of TV station Who? Jerry Buss? Born in 1934?

L.A. Being fat has caused him to lose his reputation among a considerable number of fans, but reshaping the Lakers with the younger Kobe as the core seems to be his established strategy. ?

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Buss has been running the Lakers since 1979. After more than ten years of hard work, he has built the Lakers into one of the most successful and most watched teams in the NBA. Buss said that his goal is to let the Lakers transcend "hometown identity" and make New Yorkers, Chicagoans and Bostonians become Lakers fans. When watching Lakers games, they will choose to support the Lakers instead of identifying with their own hometown team. Team. ?

Bas believes that the special award issued by Hollywood is well-deserved. "If Los Angeles thinks I'm successful, then the best thing to do is give me this Hollywood 'Star Award.'" Bass said. ?

In 1985, Bass established a regional cable sports station called "First Ballot" with cable TV pioneer Daniels ***, which broadcast the Lakers' home games and also broadcast some local broadcasts. of other sporting events. ?

As early as a year ago, Lakers boss Buss Sr. began to cultivate his son and daughter. The youngest son Jim Buss officially became the vice president of the Lakers, and Buss’s sister Jenny Buss Jr. Bas became the Lakers' vice president of business development, and his other son, Johnny Buss, is the president of the WNBA's Los Angeles Sparks. ?

The younger son Jim Buss has been involved in the Lakers since 1998 and has made decisions on major matters such as exchanging O'Neal, hiring Jackson as head coach, and selecting rookies. The Lakers vice president, a former horse trainer, may join her sister in taking over the Lakers, one of the most popular franchises in the NBA today, worth $500 million.

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Under the leadership of Buss, the Lakers are about to begin their 28th season. In these 28 years, the Lakers have won 8 championship trophies and another 5 Finals appearances. Opportunity, and now, the 73-year-old Lakers owner is considering passing on his team to his successor.