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Forbes has officially released a set of data, listing the specific valuations of NBA teams. Can you guess how much a team in the NBA, which consists of a maximum of 15 players, is worth? Is it 100 million or 500 million dollars? If you are guessing such a low number, then you are completely wrong because their values are all over 10 billion, with the first-ranked team having a valuation of 58 billion, and this number continues to rise! Today, let's take a look at the top five billion-dollar teams together.
In this list, the Knicks rank first with a valuation of 58 billion dollars. The Knicks are based in New York, possessing a massive team market. Although the Knicks have only made the playoffs once in recent years, they can't resist the wealth of New York! The city has too many wealthy people, and even if the team doesn't make it to the playoffs, they can still have a huge fan base. These fans can help New York become the basketball team with the highest valuation in the world.
The Warriors rank second with a valuation of 56 billion dollars! The Warriors' high valuation is due to the presence of Curry, who has brought the Warriors to unprecedented heights. Just like Curry's endorsement with Under Armour, Under Armour was a relatively unknown brand, but after signing with Curry, it became one of the world's best sports brands. The Warriors are located in San Francisco, with an excellent team culture and a massive Chinese community in the area. Due to the combination of various factors, the Warriors' valuation has reached 56 billion dollars. If the Warriors can win another championship in the future, surpassing the Knicks won't be a problem.
The Lakers rank third, with a staggering valuation of 55 billion dollars! The Lakers are located in Los Angeles, with a strong championship legacy. After LeBron James joined the team, the valuation soared. Under LeBron's leadership, the Lakers also won the championship. Considering the team's history, championship culture, and level, it's reasonable for the Lakers to be in the top three. The most important thing is that the Lakers never lack superstars. This is the reason why the Lakers are in the top three, but they are only 1 billion dollars behind the Warriors and 3 billion dollars behind the Knicks. If LeBron leads the team to another championship, they might surpass the first two teams.
The fourth-ranked team is the Bulls, with a valuation of 37 billion dollars. The fourth-placed Bulls have a noticeable gap from the top three teams. The valuations of the top three teams have already exceeded 50 billion dollars, while the Bulls' valuation is only 37 billion dollars, indicating they still have a long way to go compared to the top three teams. The Chicago Bulls have historical players like Jordan, but that is a story of the past. In recent years, apart from superstars like Rose and Butler, the Bulls have not produced any superstars, but the honors accumulated in the past have secured them the fourth position on the list.
The fifth-ranked team is the Celtics, with a valuation of 36 billion dollars. Since winning the championship in 2008, the Celtics have never touched the championship again, which is quite regrettable. The Celtics build a very strong lineup every year, but on the playoff stage, it's challenging to perform at a normal level, either due to injuries or the young players not being powerful enough. However, the Celtics still rank fifth based on their championship culture and team heritage, despite not achieving much in recent years. |
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Post time 26-12-2023 20:34:19