The Los Angeles Lakers Sell for $12.5 Billion | Hour 1
Summary
Dan Le Batard and Jon Saslow discuss the rapid resale of the Los Angeles Lakers to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, analyzing the financial motives and political connections involved. The hosts also debate Jaden Daniels’ cease-and-desist order against LSU for allowing another player to wear his jersey number, criticizing the move as entitled. Additionally, they share nostalgic stories about pre-9/11 air travel and complain about modern social etiquette, such as speakerphone use on planes.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: Chime, Jack Pocket, and DraftKings
Intro: Fred Siegel and Freezing Cold Takes
Lakers sold to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner
Sponsors: DraftKings, Blinds.com, and Chewy
Analysis of Lakers sale and owner flipping
Nostalgia: Smoking on planes and speakerphone etiquette
Sponsors: Chime and Quince
Jaden Daniels cease and desist over jersey number
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