Boston Celtics ownership change

SOURCE www.espn.com
The majority owners of the Boston Celtics, led by Wyc Grousbeck, are planning to sell a majority interest in the team. The team's value has skyrocketed since it was purchased in 2002, with recent NBA team sales going for billions of dollars. The Celtics are a historic franchise with 18 NBA titles and have been successful under the current ownership.

Key Points

  • Boston Celtics majority ownership group led by Wyc Grousbeck planning to sell majority interest in the team
  • Franchise value has increased significantly since the purchase in 2002
  • Recent NBA team sales have set high benchmarks with billions of dollars involved
  • Celtics are a historic franchise with 18 NBA titles and recent on-court success

Pros

  • Potential for new ownership to bring fresh ideas and investments to the team
  • Current ownership has been successful in terms of team performance and value growth

Cons

  • Change in ownership may bring uncertainty about the team's future direction