The Lakers' Bold New Strategy: Could They Really Sign Every MVP Candidate Like the Dodgers Did?

The Lakers’ Absurd (But Amusing) Roster Fantasy
As someone who crunches numbers for a living, the recent social media frenzy about the Lakers potentially signing all current MVP candidates struck me as equal parts hilarious and fascinating. The joke stems from reports that Dodgers owner Mark Walter is acquiring majority ownership of the Lakers - prompting fans to wonder if the basketball team might adopt baseball’s more… creative contract structures.
The Dodgers’ Playbook Goes Hardwood
The viral tweet referenced [star player] signing his \(700M deal with 97% deferred payments - essentially pushing most costs decades into future payrolls. Applied to basketball? Fans are suggesting 10-year, \)1B contracts for:
- Giannis Antetokounmpo
- Nikola Jokic
- Luka Dončić
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
- Anthony Edwards
With payments delayed until 2080 because… why not?
Why This Makes Statisticians Giggle
Let me put my analyst hat on:
- Salary Cap Math: Even with deferrals, NBA rules cap total compensation value. That $1B would still count against future caps.
- Player Prime Windows: Most stars peak between ages 27-32. Paying 35-year-olds like MVP candidates? Questionable ROI.
- The Inflation Factor: $1B in 2080 dollars might buy you a nice practice facility snack budget.
Chart Idea Here: Projected value erosion of deferred $1B over 50 years at 3% inflation.
But Seriously Though…
While this is clearly tongue-in-cheek, it highlights how differently North American sports approach team building. Baseball’s lack of hard salary caps allows for these creative (some say reckless) financial maneuvers that basketball’s system simply can’t replicate - no matter who owns the team.
Would love to hear your thoughts: Should the NBA adopt more flexible financial rules? Or would that just lead to Dodgers-esque chaos? Drop your takes below!
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Os Lakers vão comprar a liga inteira?
Depois de ver os Dodgers adiando pagamentos até 2080, os fãs dos Lakers estão sonhando alto: contratar TODOS os candidatos a MVP! Imagina Giannis, Jokic e Luka no mesmo time… com salários que só serão pagos quando nossos netos forem velhos!
Matemática da loucura:
- 1 bilhão de dólares em 2080 = um pacote de amendoim na cantina
- Salários adiados? O LeBron ainda estará jogando aos 75 anos?
Isso é pior que minha estratégia no Fantasy League! O que vocês acham: gênio ou loucura total? Comentem abaixo!

¡Los Lakers se pasan de listos!
Después de ver cómo los Dodgers manejan sus contratos, ahora los fans sueñan con que los Lakers firmen a TODOS los candidatos a MVP. ¿Giannis, Jokic y Luka con contratos de $1B pagaderos en 2080? ¡Hasta la inflación se ríe!
El problema: Las reglas de la NBA no son tan “creativas” como las del béisbol. Aunque el dueño sea el mismo, aquí no vale eso de pagar en el siglo XXII.
¿Ustedes qué opinan? ¿Debería la NBA relajar las reglas o mejor no tentar al caos? 😂 #LakersLocos #DineroFuturista

هل ستصبح لوس أنجلوس ليكرز مثل دودجرز في التعاقدات المجنونة؟
بعد صفقة انتقال مالك دودجرز، بدأ الجميع يتساءل: هل سنرى عقدًا بقيمة مليار دولار مع دفعات مؤجلة حتى عام 2080؟ تخيل جيانيس ويوكيتش ودونسيتش جميعًا في قميص ليكرز! 🏀💸
الحقيقة المرحة: 1- قواعد الرابطة تمنع هذه الحماقات (للأسف!) 2- بحلول 2080، قد لا يكفي المليار حتى لشراء علبة بطاطس!
ما رأيكم؟ هل تريدون رابطة كرة سلة بميزانية مفتوحة مثل البيسبول؟ شاركونا آراءكم المضحكة! 😂

Lakers Đang ‘Deal’ Kiểu Gì Thế Này?
Nghe tin Lakers muốn ký hợp đồng với tất cả ứng viên MVP kiểu Dodgers mà tôi cười xỉu! Chuyện gì sẽ xảy ra nếu họ trả lương đến năm 2080?
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