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Is Jeff Bezos on the verge of owning the Boston Celtics?
That’s the latest rumor, started by Bill Simmons and shared by NBACentral and others.
There is no doubt that Bezos has the sort of money to own an NBA team but that doesn’t mean his reported desire to claim the Celtics is going to happen.
The reaction to this alleged plan was swift and varied on social media Monday morning, with plenty of people uncertain if it’s a good idea and others thinking it could be great for Boston.
Jeff Bezos is interested in buying the Celtics, per @BillSimmons
“In the last few days there’s been some I think legitimate buzz about Jeff Bezos buying the Celtics, and I think it’s real. I think he’s gonna be one of the suitors.”
(h/t @BASKETBALLonX ) pic.twitter.com/tVUFXPFTYW
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) August 19, 2024
A lot of people feel that Bezos would be perfect for the Celtics because of his deep bank account.
He could ensure that the current roster stays together and he’d be willing to spend whatever it takes.
Of course, keeping an NBA team together is about more than money but the team’s financials would be in very good shape with Bezos owning the franchise.
Oh yeah that core is gonna be together for a long time if Bezos buys the team
— Andy (@APH00PS) August 19, 2024
Celtics bout to be beyond unstoppable
— John Frascella (Football) (@NFLFrascella) August 19, 2024
the only guy that can afford those contracts
— MJ (@MJsburner23) August 19, 2024
While many people were excited to see the billionaire’s name attached to these rumors, others wondered if this deal would be possible.
Bezos’ Amazon just signed a contract to stream NBA games starting in the 2025-26 season.
Wouldn’t Bezos owning a team and the streaming giant that airs games be a conflict of interest?
That is what some people are wondering but there is no doubt that Bezos and his lawyers and associates have considered this.
I don’t think Bezos should be able to own an NBA team AND streaming rights for the NBA on Prime. That doesn’t sound like a conflict of interest?
— Bobby Foster (@_bobbyfoster) August 19, 2024
Even though he is one of the world’s richest people, Bezos won’t be alone in his pursuit of the Celtics.
He will face competition from other billionaires and groups but right now it sounds like he has the upper hand when it comes to buying the team.
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