Lakers Majority Owner Mark Walter Discussion

And he can really sing too!

 

From rags to riches. Welcome to the Lakers.

 

Another (Dodgers ) hire. From Ocho on LG:

Another Dodger exec joins the FO.
Quote:
The Los Angeles Lakers have named Michael Spetner as Chief Strategy & Growth Officer.

In this newly created role, Spetner will be responsible for leading the organization's long-term business strategy, driving value and identifying emerging opportunities for international growth.

"As we look to redefine what's possible across the sports landscape for fans and partners, we will build on the Lakers legacy and orient toward the future to consider what's next," said Los Angeles Lakers President of Business Operations Lon Rosen. "Michael's leadership will help us optimize our business to ensure long-term value."

Spetner spent the last decade with the Los Angeles Dodgers, most recently as the Vice President of Business Strategy & Analytics. He played a pivotal role in driving the Dodgers' commercial opportunities, implementing new business models for rightsholders and modernizing the fan ecosystem, combining in-arena experiences with digital communities.
At the Dodgers, Spetner emphasized international engagement, leading the Dodgers' efforts to launch a Japan-based fan club and creating an immersive museum-style exhibition in Tokyo to celebrate the team's history and global appeal.

Spetner is a graduate of Macalaster College and resides in Los Angeles with his wife and two sons.


I wondered early on after Mark's purchase of the team if Rui's presence on the team "might" have additional monetary value beyond his basketball talents due to the red highlighted experience and additional money generated with gear sales and such, above, for the Dodgers. Plus JJ seems to still like Rui a lot.

 

we're so gonna sushi stand rui this summer.

 

Yep and he's not going anywhere now

 

I was thinking the same thing after watching Chicago play that really small Japanese dude, who is actually very strong for his size and made a clean three.