As Mark Walter takes control of the Lakers with his deep pockets from the Dodgers and beyond, I’m asking: can raw spending fix a broken franchise? Drawing from data, history, and my own obsession with sports economics, this is not just a story about money—it’s about systems. From AI-driven player valuation to the myth of ‘win-now’ culture, I dissect what real ownership power looks like. Spoiler: it’s not just buying stars. Are we ready for a new kind of basketball future?