Bob Iger and Josh Kushner are buying the Lakers for $12.5 billion

Former Disney CEO and Thrive Capital founder Josh Kushner confirmed that they have made an offer to buy the Los Angeles Lakers. Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP; Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images Bob Iger and Josh Kushner are buying the Los Angeles Lakers. The purchase is a major step for Iger's next chapter after over 15 years of leading Disney. The Lakers are considered one of the world's most valuable sports franchises. One of Hollywood's biggest names is making a historic splash for one of Los…