Josh Kushner moves into spotlight after stunning purchase of Lakers with partner Bob Iger
Summary
Josh Kushner and Bob Iger agreed to buy the NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers from Mark Walter for $12.5 billion, the highest price ever paid for a sports team. Kushner is a tech investor and business leader, while Iger recently stepped down as CEO of Disney.Key Facts
- Josh Kushner is a 41-year-old tech investor and head of Thrive Capital.
- Bob Iger, 75, is the former CEO of Disney who led the company into streaming.
- They bought the Los Angeles Lakers for $12.5 billion from Mark Walter.
- This purchase sets a record for the most expensive team sale in sports history.
- Kushner’s firm invested early in companies like OpenAI and SpaceX.
- Kushner is married to supermodel Karlie Kloss.
- Kushner and Iger were introduced by their partners about eight years ago.
- Mark Walter owned the Lakers for only about 10 months before selling.
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