'Legitimate Buzz' Surrounds Jeff Bezos Buying Celtics, Per Bill Simmons

At $6 billion, Jeff Bezos could be the only man who can buy the Celtics and Bill Simmons believes he would be a legitimate suitor.

Bezos ranks among the three richest people in the world, four Forbes he listed his wealth at $194 billion, making him the third richest person in the world, behind Elon Musk ($195B) and Bernard Arnault & Family ($233B).

I Amazon The founder is interested in buying the Celtics, after the current owners, the Grousbeck family announced their plans to sell the team in June.

Bill Simmons believes Bezos will be ahead.

“The Celtics themselves, the Grousbeck family, the father of multiple owners Wyc is driving,” Bill Simmons said on his podcast. “He's 90 years old, he's a legend, he's going to (get) 25 times what he's paying the club, and he's just looking for the highest price, he's not like, 'Well, these local guys, let's cut them a deal.' He doesn't care, he wants the biggest price he can get. A few days ago there was what I think is a lot of buzz about Jeff Bezos buying the Celtics, and I think it's true. “I think he's going to be one of the suitors,” Simmons said. “What made me think is why Jeff Bezos when he watches the Celtics, what does he see? What do you want? I think it's the only way that makes sense – I mean, granted, you've got a gajillion dollars – but it's one of those jewel franchises, right? That's why you get it. It wouldn't be any different for him if he bought this famous, huge, $300 million yacht. But I think it is true that he might encounter this. “

Simmons went on to explain the reason for the eye-watering $6 billion.

“It's a crazy price, but they'll probably get it,” Simmons said. “They want six billion dollars because they want expansion teams in Seattle and Vegas – and the Mexico City brand that will appear as a third team – but they want to get six billion dollars for each of the two franchises to expand, which would mean a check of $400 million. for all the owners of -NBA, all 30.”

Bezos tried to buy the NFL team Washington Commanders, but was reportedly turned down by Josh Harris, owner of the Devils and 76ers who bought the team for $6.05 billion.

So it seems that he is interested in buying American sports teams. Watch this space.