Bob Iger’s New Magic Kingdom: Fans & Media Wonder If He Can Bring That Disney Sparkle To The Lakers

As the new co-owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, Bob Iger brings with him arguably the most significant Hollywood profile of any owner in the history of U.S. major professional sports. The question fans and Angelenos have now is: What kind of Disney magic can he make? Iger and Josh Kushner unveiled the stunning deal…

Bob Iger once told JJ Redick he "couldn't root for the Lakers" as a lifelong Knicks fan. Now he helped buy the Los Angeles Lakers for $12.5 billion.

Los Angeles Lakers fans are still trying to unpack what Bob Iger and Josh Kushner's $12.5 billion purchase of the team might mean, in terms of the Lakers' future success.