Lakers change of ownership storm: O Neal "reward", the collision of sentiment and business

On July 3, a recent big news from the Lakers shocked the basketball world - Jenny Buss sold the team to Dodgers owner Mark Walter for $10 billion. However, Jenny Bass chose to stay in management and protect the Lakers' future in another way. However, this major deal caused a stir in the hearts of Lakers O'Neal.

Recently, O'Neal frankly expressed his dissatisfaction in a podcast program: "The Lakers sold $10 billion, but I didn't get anything, brother. They just said to me, 'Thank you for your efforts, Shaq'. You know, it's me, the Magic and Kobe who greatly increase the value of the Lakers. Can't I get something? Even if I give me a check of $50 million!" O'Neal's words were full of helplessness and resentment for not receiving corresponding economic returns for his contributions.

In fact, O'Neal's failure to get a share of the $10 billion deal is that he never owns a stake in the Lakers. Although he relied on his strong dominance to help the team win three championship trophys, becoming a strong mark in the Lakers' glorious history, business rules did not give him any extra gifts.

The situation is different for Johnson, a magician who is also a Lakers celebrity. He once held shares in the Lakers, but in 2010 he sold all his shares. This also means that the huge wealth appreciation brought by the Lakers' change of ownership has nothing to do with him.

O'Neal's feelings have triggered widespread discussions among fans and the media. On the one hand, people understand O'Neal's deep feelings for the Lakers and his recognition he thinks he deserves; on the other hand, they have to face up to the complex relationship between player contribution and equity in the sports business field. Emotionally speaking, O'Neal's contribution to the Lakers is immeasurable. His style of play and achievements have shaped the glory of the Lakers in an era; but from a business perspective, not holding shares does make him unable to directly profit from the huge transactions of the team's change of ownership.

The "O'Neal's reward" storm caused by the Lakers' change of ownership is undoubtedly a vivid portrayal of the collision between sentiments and business in the sports world. It allows us to see that behind the passion and passion of basketball, business rules are always operating silently. In the future, whether there will be a new story between O'Neal and the Lakers, and where will the Lakers go under the leadership of the new boss, is worth waiting for fans.

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