Los Angeles Dodgers controlling owner Mark Walter purchased majority ownership of the Los Angeles Lakers from the Buss family for a valuation of approximately $10 billion. It was the largest sale of a professional sports franchise in the world.
As the Lakers usher in the Luka Doncic era, the organization could not be better equipped with Walter at the helm. The Dodgers have made the postseason every year since 2013, winning 11 of 12 division titles since Walter purchased the team with Guggenheim Baseball Management for $2.15 billion.
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Manager Dave Roberts made two important requests for Walter as he assumes control of the NBA franchise.