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The Los Angeles Lakers are an American professional basketball team based in Los Angeles. The Lakers compete in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Pacific Division of the Western C
Minneapolis team co-owner Benjamin Berger
Hall of Famer George Mikan (#99) led the Lakers franchise to their first five NBA championships. He is described by the NBA's official website as the "first superstar" in league history.
Bob Short owned the team from 1957 to 1965 and relocated the franchise from Minneapolis to Los Angeles in 1960.
Elgin Baylor (left) and Jerry West (right) led the team to a total of ten NBA Finals appearances in the 1960s and 1970s. Nicknamed "Mr. Clutch", West's silhouette is featured on the NBA's official logo.
Joshua Kushner
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Joshua Kushner is an American businessman and venture capitalist. He is a founder and managing partner of the venture capital firm Thrive Capital, co-founder and vice-chairman of Oscar Health, and the
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…the sale. On August 12, 2026 ESPN reported Mark Walter would sell his controlling interest for an American Sports record $12.5 billion to Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner. Iger is the former CEO of The Walt Disney Company and president of American Broadcasting Company (ABC). Kushner is the founder and managing partner…
Kushner in 2026