Six members of the LA Kings and AEG, along with the likes of Magic Johnson, Kobe Bryant, and Vin Scully; have been included in the Los Angeles News Group first ever list of the most powerful owners, executives, athletes, agents, and institutions in Los Angeles' sports scene.
2. Philip Anschutz, Chairman, Anschutz Entertainment Group
"The world’s largest owner of sports teams and sporting events owns the reigning NHL and MLS champions, the L.A. Kings and L.A. Galaxy, in addition to a third of the Lakers. Staples Center and StubHub Center are two of 125 sports and music venues worldwide controlled by AEG.