Josh Kushner, co-founder of Thrive Capital and brother of Jared Kushner, has partnered with former Disney CEO Bob Iger to purchase the Los Angeles Lakers. The deal, valued at $12.5 billion, represents the highest valuation ever for a sports team sale. This acquisition follows Kushner's unsuccessful attempt to invest in future World Cup profits. AI
IMPACT Minimal direct impact on AI operations; highlights tech investors' diversification into sports.
RANK_REASON Major sports team acquisition by prominent figures in tech and media. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]
- Bob Iger
- Donald Trump
- FIFA
- Gianni Infantino
- Jared Kushner
- Joshua Kushner
- Karlie Kloss
- Los Angeles Dodgers
- Los Angeles Lakers
- Mark Walter
- OpenAI
- Oscar Health
- Sam Altman
- SpaceX
- The Walt Disney Co.
- Thrive Capital
- Willow Bay
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