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Magic Johnson Wins Auction for Los Angeles Dodgers

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by mr. 13 in 33, Mar 27, 2012.

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  1. mr. 13 in 33

    mr. 13 in 33 Member

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    http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303404704577308483250633906.html
     
    #1 mr. 13 in 33, Mar 27, 2012
  2. OlajuwonFan81

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    Who cares. :grin:
     
    #2 OlajuwonFan81, Mar 27, 2012
  3. Air Langhi

    Air Langhi Contributing Member

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    How much are the Yankees worth.
     
    #3 Air Langhi, Mar 27, 2012
  4. moonsh0t

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    That price tag is OUTRAGEOUS. I understand they're a timeless franchise and brand.. But $2 BILLION?? Unreal!
     
    #4 moonsh0t, Mar 27, 2012
  5. Bear_Bryant

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    2 billion?!?! holllllly bejesuss
     
    #5 Bear_Bryant, Mar 27, 2012
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    [​IMG]

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  7. coolweather

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    2 BILLION DOLLARS? HE NOT APPROVE.

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    #7 coolweather, Mar 28, 2012
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  9. Jontro

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    I wonder how much Johnson is actually worth. Where is he getting $$ from post-retirement?
     
    #9 Jontro, Mar 28, 2012
  10. thegary

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    2x that, i guess.
     
    #10 thegary, Mar 28, 2012
  11. CoolGuy

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    Govt. gave him money to pretend to have HIV
     
    #11 CoolGuy, Mar 28, 2012
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    "I bid a billion kajillion dollars"

    ....

    "We accept, Magic"
     
    #12 xcrunner51, Mar 28, 2012
  13. Surfguy

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    Anyone know how it is that Magic can keep his HIV virus from becoming full blown AIDS? The man must be a walking miracle compared to others.
     
    #13 Surfguy, Mar 28, 2012
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    NSIS:confused:
     
    #14 thegary, Mar 28, 2012
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    They definitely over paid...wow, do you know how much HIV medicine you can buy with $2 billion?
     
    #15 rrj_gamz, Mar 28, 2012
  16. couple of d's

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    The Astros may suck, but Jim Crane got himself a bargain.
     
    #16 couple of d's, Mar 28, 2012
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    He can afford good health insurance!
     
    #17 RocketMan Tex, Mar 28, 2012
  18. ferrari77

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    Dude are you serious?
    I hope you've "googled" Magic by now because you'd find out about his various businesses. He is involved in so many businesses I can't keep track.
    Last I heard, he also got into the food service business(competing w/ Aramark) with his sodexomagic group.
    He is involved in/with 24 hour fitness, Starbucks, and other businesses.

    Plus, as the front man for the bid, one would figure his fraction of the ownership cost was probably less than the others(High tens of millions? Couldn't be over a hunnerd mill).
     
    #18 ferrari77, Mar 28, 2012
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    #19 JuanValdez, Mar 28, 2012
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    Out of all the partners Magic did not put up the bulk of the money, but is acting as the face of the group, for obvious reasons.
     
    #20 QdoubleA, Mar 28, 2012
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