Multi-billionaire Jeff Bezos could spoil LeBron James’ plans of owning Boston Celtics
Billionaire Jeff Bezos may bid to purchase the Boston Celtics, potentially spoiling LeBron James' plans to own the team.
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Jeff Bezos is reportedly interested in acquiring ownership of the Celtics
Bill Simmons has recently suggested that Jeff Bezos, the world’s second-wealthiest man, may make a bid to purchase the Boston Celtics. Bezos, the former Amazon CEO, has a net worth of $204.3 billion and may be interested in acquiring the defending champions.
This comes after the team’s current owners, the Grousbeck family, announced their decision to sell their majority stake in the franchise. The Boston Celtics are valued at $4.7 billion, making them the fourth-most valuable team in the league.
The Celtics are for sale. And I happen to have a bunch of information on this, because this is a huge topic right now. In the last few days, there's been some, I think, legitimate, buzz about Jeff Bezos buying the Celtics.Bill Simmons said on his podcast
Simmons’ suggestion has sparked interest from fans, as Bezos’ potential ownership could impact other potential buyers, including LeBron James, who is part of the Fenway Sports Group interested in bidding for the team.
The potential sale of the C’s is expected to surpass the $4 billion paid for the Phoenix Suns in 2022, with some estimates valuing the team at $6 billion.
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The deal marks a significant shift for the NBA, which has traditionally been broadcast on cable or network television. Amazon Prime Video, according to reports, has a global reach of over 200 million customers, makes it an attractive platform for the league that’s trying to matchup with the NFL in terms of ratings.
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