Recently, renowned journalist Bill Simmons revealed on his personal podcast that there have been rumors circulating that Amazon founder Bezos is interested in acquiring the Boston Celtics, and he personally believes these rumors to be true.
According to Forbes’ updated data this year, Bezos’ net worth is approximately $195.7 billion, which is $71.9 billion more than that of Clippers owner Ballmer!
It is understood that Bezos hopes to use entering the sports circle as a way to build a better image for himself. He has seen the substantial returns that owners such as Cuban and Lacob have achieved from investing in NBA teams and is thus interested in emulating them.
Bill Simmons stated that the NBA and the Celtics’ management have put forward an offer of $6 billion, and Bezos is the only potential buyer who can match this asking price. If Bezos successfully acquires the Celtics, he will invest in building a top-tier arena in Boston, which will host a series of events including basketball games and concerts.