Lakers Legend Byron Scott Celebrates $10B Sale vs. Celtics’ $6.1B

I am so wired and I can’t NOT spill this hot Lakers vs. Celtics tea—Byron Scott just couldn’t contain his grin when he learned that the Lakers’ franchise sale hit a jaw-dropping $10 billion, outpacing Boston’s March deal of $6.1 billion by a cool $3.9 billion! TMZ first reported Jeanie Buss inked the record-breaking sale on Wednesday, and ESPN confirmed the Celtics’ $6.1 billion tag from March. When asked how it felt to top the archrival, Scott practically jumped out of his seat: “We topped them. We topped them! We beat them by $3.9 billion!” That quote alone has fans howling louder than a Lakers–Celtics Game 7 thriller.

I’ve known Byron Scott from his Lakers’ glory days—eleven seasons as a player, a stint coaching in the 2010s—and let me tell you, the guy knows this rivalry inside and out. He confessed he was “extremely happy” for the Buss family, praising Dr. Jerry Buss’s legacy as “the best owner I’ve ever seen in professional sports.” But oh, the cheeky delight when he pointed out that financial beatdown of Boston’s owners—delicious! Side note: The Athletic pointed out that Mark Walter, the new Lakers owner, was Jeanie’s top pick because she trusts him to preserve that iconic Purple and Gold tradition. Scott echoed this sentiment, saying Jeanie “wouldn’t consider selling unless she sold to somebody she trusted.”

I have THOUGHTS and FEELINGS on this—like, is it just me, or does this feel like the ultimate trophy in the Lakers–Celtics saga? Forget rings and banners for a minute; money talks louder, apparently. And speaking of money, Forbes chimed in to highlight how the NBA’s valuation boom has teams soaring past every other league. Boston did well, but L.A.? They just redefined “doing well.”

And let’s be real: Jeanie Buss surprised more than a few people by selling her family treasure—even Byron admitted he didn’t see it coming so soon. “We all know at the end of the day it is a business,” he said, showing that yes, even legends get bit by surprise deals. But he’s confident Walter will carry on the Buss family’s winning culture, and I’m predicting we’ll see nods to Jerry Buss’s showtime flair in new arena upgrades, social initiatives, and that brand-new court design.

So here’s the kicker: will this mega-sale spark a new wave of valuation wars across the NBA? Will the Celtics regroup and aim for a storyline comeback? Stay tuned, because if Byron Scott’s reaction is any guide, this financial flex might just be the most entertaining rivalry twist yet. I swear, I could talk about this all day—but my fourth espresso is calling. Whew, that was a LOT to process!

Sources: Celebrity Storm and TMZ, ESPN, The Athletic, Forbes
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