Lakers’ Sale Outshines Celtics by $3.9 Billion, Says Byron Scott

The rivalry between the Lakers and the Celtics is not just confined to the basketball court; it transcends to business milestones as well. Recently, Byron Scott expressed his delight upon discovering that the recent sale of L.A.’s NBA franchise significantly outperformed Boston’s team sale by an astounding billion!

The excitement was palpable for the former Lakers player and head coach, especially witnessing Jeanie Buss secure an impressive billion for her cherished team just last Wednesday. Byron couldn’t help but revel in the fact that this sale eclipsed Boston’s previous record of $6.1 billion set in March.

“That’s the main thing that counts,” Scott exclaimed, his face lighting up with a grin. “We outperformed them! We outperformed them! We beat them by a whopping $3.9 billion!”

Having played for the Lakers for over a decade and later coaching them through various seasons in the 2010s, Scott possesses an intimate understanding of the fierce rivalry. His enthusiasm for any opportunity to gain an upper hand over the Celtics is palpable, reflecting the deep-rooted competitive spirit that defines this historic matchup.

Putting aside the competitive banter, Scott shared that he felt “extremely happy” for the Buss family, who he has known for many years. However, he did express some surprise regarding Jeanie’s decision to sell the team, highlighting the depth of his connection to the franchise.

“Ultimately, we all recognize that sports is big business,” Scott remarked. “The primary goal of any business is to generate profit. Nevertheless, the Buss family has consistently excelled in managing the team for many years, spearheaded by the legendary Dr. Jerry Buss, who remains, in my view, the finest owner in professional sports history.”