Forbes: Lakers most valuable franchise

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http://www.forbes.com/sites/kurtbadenhausen/2015/01/21/average-nba-team-worth-record-1-1-billion-2/

[QUOTE]There are now 11 NBA teams worth at least $1 billion, by our count, compared to three a year ago. The Los Angeles Lakers lead the way at $2.6 billion, up 93% over last year. The Lakers finished with their second worst record in franchise history at 27-55 last season and are faring even worse this year, but the team has the richest local TV deal in the sport: a 20-year, $4 billion contract with Time Warner that kicked off in 2012. Ratings on SportsNet LA were off 54% last year, but the team still pocketed $125 million for the season from Time Warner. The team

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#1 Lakers 2.6 Billion
#2 NY Knicks 2.5 Billion
#3 Chicago Bulls 2 Billion
#4 Boston Celtics 1.7 Billion
#5 LA Clippers 1.6 Billion
#6 Brooklyn Nets 1.5 Billion
#7 GS Warriors 1.3 Billion
#8 Houston Rockets 1.25 Billion
#9 Miami Heat 1.175 Billion
#10 Dallas Mavericks 1.15 Billion
#11 San Antonio Spurs 1 Billion

#12 Portland TrailBlazers 940 Million
#13 OKC Thunder 930 Milllion
#14 Toronto Raptors 920 Million
#15 Cleveland Cavaliers 915 Million
#16 Phoenix Suns 910 Million
#17 Washington Wizards 900 Million

#18 Orlando Magic 875 Million
#19 Denver Nuggets 855 Million
#20 Utah Jazz 850 Million
#21 Indiana Pacers 830 Million
#22 Atlanta Hawks 825 Million
#23 Detroit Pistons 810 Million
#24 Sacramento Kings 800 Million

#25 Memphis Grizzlies 750 Million
#26 Charlotte Hornets 725 Million
#27 Philadelphia 76ers 700 Million

#28 NO Pelicans 650 Million
#29 Minnesota Timberwolves 650 Million
#30 Milwaukee Bucks 600 Million

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[COnDEMnED]

Minnesota only 65 million? I got 30 grand on it...lets buy a team ISH..

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Lakers are the most famous team in the world, there's no surprise here.
It is the greatest franchise any sport has ever seen

[Done_And_Done]

Wonder what the Knicks would be worth these days if they ever established a winning mileu...

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Lakers are the most famous team in the world, there's no surprise here.
It is the greatest franchise any sport has ever seen
Yep, consistently winning every decade only other team on par is maybe the Yankees but they had that long stretch where they didnt win crap till Steinbrenner.

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What are Milbuck's thoughts about the Bucks' placement? :lol

[Droid101]

Selling the Clippers literally increased all team values by 50-100%. Crazy.

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Yep, consistently winning every decade only other team on par is maybe the Yankees but they had that long stretch where they didnt win crap till Steinbrenner.
Baseball isnt one fourth as popular as basketball worldwide.
The redeeming factor for yankees geer is that it look cool and it became a part of fashion throughout the world, especially hoodies and caps.
In reality, Lakers are by far the most popular franchise in the world

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Minnesota only 65 million? I got 30 grand on it...lets buy a team ISH..fixed it