His biggest supporter, his father, was lying on his deathbed, unable to watch him or even speak to him, and he still went out there and delivered one of the best WC tournaments ever.
A situation like that would have broken 99% of players mentally. Will forever love you, Leo. ❤️
Bloomberg is reporting that Mark Walter has been in talks with investors to raise money to pay down the loans he is being investigated for. That's why he sold the Lakers for $12.5B — in a deal that came together in just 72 hours — less than two years after he purchased the team.
Mark Walter's timeline as Lakers owner:
•June 2025: Buys team from Buss family for $10B
•July 2026: Feds reportedly probing $16B in undisclosed loans tied to his empire
•August 2026: Sells to Josh Kushner & Bob Iger for record $12.5B
Convenient timing, to say the least.