Los Angeles Lakers buyer, ex-Disney chief Bob Iger once said rooting for team was 'not in my DNA'
Bob Iger once told JJ Redick he "couldn't root for the Lakers" as a lifelong Knicks fan. Now he helped buy the Los Angeles Lakers for $12.5 billion.
TL;DR
- Bob Iger and Josh Kushner are part of the ownership group that bought the Los Angeles Lakers for $12.5 billion.
- Iger previously stated on JJ Redick's podcast that he "couldn't root for the Lakers" due to being a lifelong Knicks fan.
- He also mentioned that the Clippers had 'cheaper' seats, influencing his choice to support them.
- The sale comes as billionaire Mark Walter, who agreed to buy the controlling stake in June 2025 at a $10 billion valuation, is reportedly flipping the team for $12.5 billion.