Iger Finally Captures Lakers Dream | California News

Bob Iger, the architect of modern Disney, has finally captured his long-sought dream: ownership of the legendary Los Angeles Lakers. After years of chasing NBA and NFL franchises—including a failed bid for Vegas expansion—he and Joshua Kushner dropped a reported $12 billion to acquire the team just 14 months after it was sold for $10 billion to Mark Walter. With a roster dripping in basketball royalty—Magic, Kareem, Kobe, LeBron—Iger now steps into one of sports’ most iconic legacies. This move marks a major pivot for Iger, who previously held a stake in Angel City FC and was blocked from bidding on the Suns. Now stepping down from daily Disney duties, he’ll co-lead the Lakers alongside Kushner, pledging respect for the Buss family and a commitment to greatness amid lingering legal issues from prior ownership. For Iger, who helped build ESPN’s empire, this is the ultimate validation of his lifelong obsession with connecting sports and fans—and the championship he’s waited decades to claim. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6084d4cdfec41b65