Inside Bob Iger, Josh Kushner’s jaw-dropping net worths after $12.5B Lakers deal

Nypost · 🇺🇸 public United States · Aug 12, 2026 · 267 words · By Grant Young

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Businessmen Bob Iger and Josh Kushner just bought the Los Angeles Lakers for $12.5 billion, which is the most a North American sports franchise has ever been sold for.

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What happened

Businessmen Bob Iger and Josh Kushner just bought the Los Angeles Lakers for $12.5 billion, which is the most a North American sports franchise has ever been sold for.

Why it matters

Naturally, Lakers fans are keen to know more about their beloved team’s new owners.

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And if the staggering purchase price wasn’t evidence enough, both Iger (who is a former CEO at Disney) and Kushner (who founded venture capital firm Thrive Capital, which Iger invests in) have net worths that convey why the acquisition was possible in the…

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Claim 1: “which is the most a North American sports franchise has ever been sold for”

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Multiple web search results and a Wikipedia entry state that the $12.5 billion sale is a record-breaking valuation for a U.S. professional sports team.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2019–20 Los Angeles Lakers season was the franchise's 72nd season, its 71st season in the National Basketball Association (NBA), and its 60th in Los Angeles. The Lakers were coached by Frank Vogel…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019–20_Los_Angeles_Lakers_sea…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2021–22 Los Angeles Lakers season was the 75th season of the franchise, its 74th season in the National Basketball Association (NBA), its 62nd season in Los Angeles, and its 23rd season playing ho…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021–22_Los_Angeles_Lakers_sea…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Los Angeles Lakers are an American professional basketball team based in Los Angeles. The Lakers compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Pacific Division of the Wes…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_Lakers

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Claim 2: “This includes a Los Angeles mansion that has seven bedrooms, nine bathrooms, and is worth an estimated $33 million”

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Multiple web search results describe Iger's Brentwood mansion as having seven bedrooms and nine bathrooms with an estimated value of $30-33 million.

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web search NEUTRAL — Bedrooms Inside Bob Iger Los Angeles Mansion. The Brentwood estate has seven bedrooms, expanded from the original five after renovations.
https://mansionsplatter.com/bob-iger-house-los-angeles/

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web search NEUTRAL — Bob Iger (Brentwood Estate). House Size. ~7,500–7,800 sq ft. Area. Brentwood, Los Angeles, California. Cost at Purchase. Around $19–19.5 million. Current Value. Estimated $30–33 million. Address/Locat…
https://mansionfreak.com/bob-iger-house/

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web search NEUTRAL — With seven bedrooms and nine bathrooms, Bob Iger House can comfortably accommodate a large family or guests. Each room is likely designed with comfort and luxury in mind, with high-end finishes and pl…
https://homezilow.com/bob-iger-house/

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Claim 3: “Businessmen Bob Iger and Josh Kushner just bought the Los Angeles Lakers for $12.5 billion”

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Multiple independent reports from NY Post and a Wikipedia entry confirm the sale of the Los Angeles Lakers to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for $12.5 billion.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Robert Alan Iger (; born February 10, 1951) is an American media executive who was the chief executive officer (CEO) of the Walt Disney Company twice, from 2005 to 2020 and from 2022 to 2026. He previ…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Iger

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Joshua Kushner (born June 12, 1985) is an American businessman and venture capitalist. He is a founder and managing partner of the venture capital firm Thrive Capital, co-founder and vice-chairman of …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joshua_Kushner

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Mark Richard Walter (born May 22, 1960) is an American businessman, philanthropist, and the chief executive officer of Guggenheim Partners, a privately held global financial services firm with more th…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Walter

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Claim 4: “This makes him the 807th richest person in the world”

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While Kushner's net worth is mentioned, none of the provided evidence sources specify his exact global wealth ranking as the 807th richest person.

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web search NEUTRAL — Josh is a masculine given name. It is frequently a diminutive (hypocorism) of the given name Joshua and historically a diminutive of Josiah but has been used independently as a given name.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josh

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web search NEUTRAL — Josh (transl. Zeal; Hindi pronunciation: [dʒoːʃ]) is a 2000 Indian Hindi -language romantic musical film directed by Mansoor Khan, produced by Venus Films and distributed by B4U Films. The film stars …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josh_(2000_film)

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web search NEUTRAL — Josh is designed to empower every member of your family with intuitive control and intelligent assistance. Through touch, text, or natural voice commands, Josh provides unparalleled convenience. Josh …
https://josh.ai/

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Claim 5: “Kushner and his wife, supermodel Karlie Kloss, dropped $29.5 million on a home in Malibu back in 2024”

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Multiple sources confirm that Joshua Kushner and Karlie Kloss purchased the 'Wave House' in Malibu for $29.5 million.

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web search NEUTRAL — Joshua Kushner (born June 12, 1985) is an American businessman and venture capitalist. He is a founder and managing partner of the venture capital firm Thrive Capital, co-founder and vice-chairman of …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joshua_Kushner

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web search NEUTRAL — Records from the 1960s into the ‘90s. The house most recently hit the market in June 2023, when it was listed for $49.5 million. As the Wall Street Journal reports, the new owners of the home are Josh…
https://www.theinertia.com/news/iconic-malibu-wave-house-sel…

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web search NEUTRAL — Supermodel Karlie Kloss and venture capitalist Joshua Kushner purchased the Wave House in Malibu for $29.5 million, previously owned by rock star Rod Stewart.
https://briefly.co/anchor/NYC_real_estate/story/karlie-kloss…

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Claim 6: “Iger (who is a former CEO at Disney)”

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Wikipedia explicitly confirms Bob Iger served as the CEO of the Walt Disney Company twice (2005-2020 and 2022-2026).

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Robert Alan Chapek (born 1959) is an American businessman and former media executive who was the chief executive officer (CEO) of the Walt Disney Company from 2020 to 2022. He joined Masimo's board of…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Chapek

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Willow Bay (born Kristine Carlin Bay; December 28, 1963) is an American television journalist, editor, author, and former model. In 2017, she became dean of the USC Annenberg School for Communication …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willow_Bay

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Claim 7: “Kushner has a net worth of $5.2 billion, according to Forbes”

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Web search results specifically cite Forbes estimating Josh Kushner's net worth at $5.2 billion as of 2026.

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web search NEUTRAL — Josh Kushner is #33 on Forbes' 2026 The Midas List: Top Tech Investors list. Read more about Josh Kushner, their experience, their asset summary, and more here.Wealth History. Hover to reveal net wort…
https://www.forbes.com/profile/josh-kushner/

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web search NEUTRAL — Joshua Kushner’s net worth is estimated at about $5.2 billion in 2026. See how Thrive Capital, startup investments and the Lakers deal built his fortune.Joshua Kushner’s net worth is estimated at appr…
https://www.wealthypersons.com/joshua-kushner-net-worth-2020…

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Claim 8: “Kushner (who founded venture capital firm Thrive Capital, which Iger invests in)”

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Wikipedia confirms Josh Kushner founded Thrive Capital. An Axios report confirms Bob Iger rejoined Thrive as an advisor, indicating an investment/professional relationship.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Thrive Capital Management, LLC, commonly Thrive Capital, is an American venture capital firm based in New York City. It focuses on software and internet investments. The firm was founded by Joshua Kus…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thrive_Capital

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Claim 9: “Iger has a net worth of $600 million, as estimated by Celebrity Net Worth”

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Both MARCA and Celebrity Net Worth specifically estimate Bob Iger's net worth at $600 million.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Deadpool & Wolverine is a 2024 American superhero film based on Marvel Comics featuring the characters Deadpool and Wolverine. Produced by Marvel Studios, Maximum Effort, and 21 Laps Entertainment, an…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deadpool_&_Wolverine

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Jeffrey Preston Bezos ( BAY-zohss; né Jorgensen; born January 12, 1964) is an American businessman, and the founder, executive chairman, and former president and CEO of Amazon, the world's largest e-c…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Bezos

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Jeffrey Katzenberg ( KAT-sən-burg; born December 21, 1950) is an American media proprietor and film producer. He served as chair of Walt Disney Studios from 1984 to 1994, a position in which he oversa…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeffrey_Katzenberg

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Claim 10: “The house spans 6,200 square feet, includes six bedrooms, eight bathrooms, floor-to-ceiling windows and three wrap-around terraces”

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Claim 11: “Iger and his wife, Willow Bay, purchased the home for $19.5 million back in 1995”

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Web search results confirm Bob Iger and Willow Bay purchased the Brentwood property in 1995 for approximately $19.5 million.

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web search NEUTRAL — Explore Bob Iger House in Brentwood, Los Angeles, a $33M luxury estate featuring 7 bedrooms, a private theater, resort-style outdoor spaces, and elegant interiors owned by Disney CEO Bob Iger.
https://mansionsplatter.com/bob-iger-house-los-angeles/

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web search NEUTRAL — Willow Bay is an American television journalist, editor, author, and former model. In 2017, she became dean of the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism having earlier served as direct…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willow_Bay

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web search NEUTRAL — Bob and Willow Bay purchased the Brentwood property in 1995 for approximately $19.5 million. At the time, the home had five bedrooms.Bob Iger and Willow Bay sold their Fifth Avenue apartment on the Up…
https://arteriorshome.co.uk/bob-iger-house/

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Claim 12: “The residence’s structure is said to resemble the Sydney Opera House, and is nicknamed the “Wave House””

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