As the Lakers sell for $10 billion, I analyze what it means that the Bass family kept over 15%—a move blending legacy, liquidity, and strategic foresight. In this deep dive, I break down the data behind one of sports’ biggest ownership shifts and why it signals a new era in franchise valuation. From Shams’ reporting to Opta-style metrics, this is football-logic meets NBA economics. What’s next for teams like the Cowboys and Spurs? Read on.