Lakers vs. Celtics: The Price Tag Showdown!
In a classic battle of the ages, the rivalry between the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics has soared beyond the basketball court, hitting a new high this week with a staggering financial twist. Former Lakers player and coach Byron Scott couldn’t hide his excitement as he celebrated the sale of the Lakers, which wrapped up at an astonishing $10 billion—a staggering $3.9 billion more than the Celtics’ recent sale for $6.1 billion.
Billion-Dollar Smiles
On June 20, 2025, Scott lit up over the Lakers’ lucrative sale, taking to social media to revel in the victory over Boston. “We topped them!” he exclaimed with a grin, underscoring the friendly (but fierce) rivalry between the two NBA powerhouses. It’s clear that for Scott, who sported the Lakers jersey for 11 glorious years before stepping in as coach, any edge over the Celtics is reason to celebrate.
Jeanie Buss and the Future of the Franchise
The Lakers’ freshly minted $10 billion valuation came under the stewardship of Jeanie Buss, a name synonymous with the franchise’s legacy. Scott shared his genuine happiness for Buss and her family—who’ve led the team with passion and integrity through thick and thin. He expressed a hint of surprise at her decision to sell, reflecting on how the franchise was always about more than just numbers.
“At the end of the day, it is a business,” Scott acknowledged, highlighting the financial realities of sports ownership. “But the Buss family has done it right for so many years.”
A Trustworthy Transition
As fans digest this seismic shift in team ownership, Scott has expressed confidence in the transition to new owner Mark Walter. He emphasized that Jeanie wouldn’t hand over the keys to just anyone. With Walter at the helm, Scott reassured fans, stating, “She wouldn’t consider selling unless she sold to someone she trusted,” ensuring that the Lakers’ rich history and purple-and-gold traditions are in safe hands.
This monumental sale not only marks a new era for the Lakers but also thrusts their ongoing rivalry with the Celtics into a fresh chapter—one where the stakes just got a little bit higher. As fans look forward to the upcoming season, they’ll undoubtedly feel the buzz surrounding this landmark moment in NBA history. So let’s see how the Celtics respond to this latest development!
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