The TK Show: A Show about sports in the Bay Area [North & South] New Eras for the Lakers & Giants but Maybe Not the A’s
Jun 24, 2025
Dylan Hernandez, an LA Times writer and co-host of the North and South podcast, dives into the Lakers’ future following their $10 billion sale, questioning the shift from family ownership to corporate management. He also discusses the Giants’ prospects with Rafael Devers. Additionally, the conversation turns critical as Hernandez shares a mini-rant about the accountability of A's owner John Fisher and the troubling relationship between fans and management. Expect insights into team dynamics and the competitive landscape of baseball too!
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End of Lakers Family Ownership
- The $10 billion Lakers sale marks the end of family ownership era in sports teams.
- The Lakers will transition into a corporate ownership model with deeper financial pockets.
Challenges of Family Owners
- Family ownership in sports faces challenges competing with corporate groups having unlimited resources.
- New ownership may be absentee, which could risk disconnect from city and fans.
Lakers' Outdated Operational Model
- Lakers were a "mom and pop" operation despite high value, lacking the corporate structure of other teams.
- Ownership change will modernize team operations adapting to today's sports business environment.