As a data-driven analyst raised in the Northeast and trained in Bayesian modeling, I’ve watched this moment come—not with fanfare, but with cold logic. The Lakers’ potential sale at a $10B valuation isn’t about spectacle; it’s about cap structure, long-term asset allocation, and who actually controls the future. This isn’t drama. It’s a regression to fundamentals. The real question isn’t ‘who’s excited?’ It’s ‘what metrics will guide their next move?’ I’ve seen this before.