The Boston Celtics’ longtime owner Wyc Grousbeck is stepping down sooner than expected, handing the reins to Bill Chisholm, and for Los Angeles Lakers fans, this news should spark genuine excitement and bring a smile to their faces.
The Lakers-Celtics rivalry is the NBA’s most iconic feud. Any disruption in Boston’s stability opens the door for Los Angeles to push ahead.
According to Shams Charania on X, “Wyc Grousbeck will no longer stay on as governor as part of the Boston Celtics' $6.1 billion sale to Bill Chisholm. Plan had been for Grousbeck to remain through 2028.