The US media reported on the home naming rights contracts of various NBA teams. The Lakers ranked first in the league with 700 million in 2020. The Lakers signed a new 20-year 700 million contract last year, which allowed them to rank first in the league. However, the Staples Cen

US media reported NBA each team's home court naming rights contract, the Lakers ranked first in the league with 700 million in 2020. The Lakers signed a new 20-year 700 million contract last year, which allowed them to rank first in the league. However, the Staples Center has become history, which is very sad. The Lakers' new contract starts in 2022 and lasts until 2042.

Raptors 639 million in 2020, ranking second in the league. The Raptors' contract starts in 2017 and runs through 2037. Clippers 23 500 million, the team's new home court will be put into use in the 2024-25 season and will take effect at that time. Starting from the 2024-25 season, the Clippers and Lakers will no longer share the same home court.

Warriors 300 million in 20 years, starting in 2019. That year the Warriors moved into Chase Center. In the first two seasons, the Warriors missed the playoffs, but in the third year, the Warriors won the championship. Nets 20 200 million, starting in 2012; Celtics 20 119 million, starting in 2005; Rockets 20 years 95 million, starting in 2003. 40 million in 29 years with the 76ers, starting in 1994. In 1994, 40 million U.S. dollars was a large sum of money, but looking back now, 40 million U.S. dollars in 2029 was really a bargain.

Although the Lakers only ranked 11th in the Western Conference last season and missed the playoffs, they still ranked first in the league in terms of the team's home naming rights contract. According to US media reports, in the 2021-22 season James and the Lakers' jersey sales in the UK each rank first among players and teams, and have been ranked first for three consecutive years. In France, the Lakers jersey sales also ranked first, followed by Bulls and the Warriors ranked third.

Ranking of the world's most valuable teams, The Knicks ranked first with $25.8 billion, the Warriors ranked second with $5.6 billion, and the Lakers ranked third with $5.5 billion. A skinny camel is bigger than a horse. The Lakers have a poor record, but they are among the best in terms of income.

The fact that the Lakers can rank so high in various aspects of income is related to the city where the team is located. Just like the Knicks, their record ranks last in the league almost every year, but their market value still ranks first in the league because the Knicks are located in New York. The Lakers are located in Los Angeles, a big city team with unique conditions.

In addition, the Lakers also have the three giants of James, Davis and Westbrook . Needless to say, James is the current face of the NBA and the second best player in history. Davis was an All-Star in his playing years and was once called the "master key" in the small ball era by teacher Su Qun. Westbrook is no longer good, but he is the triple-double king in history, the 75th greatest star in history, and his popularity is still very high.

Of course, the Lakers are now showing signs of chewing on their laurels. The Lakers during the old Buss era were very competitive. But after Buss Sr. passed away and the Lakers were handed over to Buss Jr., the Lakers became chaotic. Before James joined, the Lakers had missed the playoffs for six consecutive years. After James joined, the Lakers traded for Davis, and the Lakers won the championship in 2020. But in just 2 years, the Lakers went from a championship team to the 11th team in the Western Conference. After the Lakers won the championship, they dismantled the championship lineup. In order to save money, they refused to renew Caruso's contract. They traded for Westbrook, who was obviously incompatible with James. The Lakers' operations in the past two years have had too many flaws.

During this offseason, in order to return to the championship, the Lakers actively discussed Irving 's trading plan with the Nets. Irving's maverick personality has caused many teams to stay away from him. But the Lakers have no choice but to act like a dead horse. In exchange for Irving, the Lakers still have a glimmer of hope to compete for the championship next season. If they want to keep Westbrook, the Lakers are likely to repeat this season's script next season. When James leaves next year's offseason, the Lakers will return to the way they were before James joined.