Lesson From The Owner's Box w/ David Rubenstein

Sports franchise valuations have risen from millions to billions on TV money, billionaire wealth growth, and legalized betting, but Rubenstein expects an eventual plateau.

• Franchise values exploded: The 1972 Yankees sold for $8.8M (Steinbrenner put up just $250K); the LA Lakers sold last year for $12.5B.
• Rubenstein passed on sports early: He turned down a chance to buy the Wizards/Caps at Carlyle decades ago, fearing investor backlash; Josh Harris and Marc Lasry later profited doing exactly that.

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