The Lakers' recent $10 billion valuation without owning their own arena raises fascinating questions about franchise economics. As a sports data analyst, I break down how the Warriors - with their owned arena and prime Silicon Valley real estate - might stack up in valuation metrics. From revenue streams to geographic advantages, we'll crunch the numbers behind what truly makes an NBA franchise valuable in today's market.

As a data analyst with a passion for basketball, I dive into the hypothetical superteam featuring Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, Draymond Green, and Jaren Jackson Jr., with Russell Westbrook leading the bench. Could this lineup dominate the NBA? Let's break down the numbers and see if this dream team has what it takes to win a championship.