As a data analyst who grew up shooting hoops in LA street courts and crunching NBA stats, I see this Lakers sale not as just a business deal—but as a seismic shift in league economics. With 100B valuation and potential expansion costs nearing $6B per team, the math tells us this isn’t speculation—it’s systemic restructuring. I’ve modeled the ripple effects: new markets, equity reallocations, and the quiet rise of franchise values. This is Moneyball meets urban expansion—and it’s coming faster than you think.