Celtics sell for record price to die-hard fan in massive deal

Celtics fans, get ready for this. The Boston Celtics, fresh off their 18th championship (yes! ), are making headlines again. But this time, it’s not about a buzzer-beater or a stunning comeback.

It’s about money. Big money.

Word on the street (and by street, I mean ESPN and other news outlets) is that the Celtics are being sold. To a local guy. For a record-breaking price.

Who’s the New Owner?

Enter Bill Chisholm. He’s the main guy at Symphony Technology Group. And he’s about to become the new owner of our beloved Celtics for a cool $6. 1 billion. Yes, you read that right. Billion .

The deal isn’t quite done yet. The NBA Board of Governors still needs to give it the thumbs up. But all signs point to “go. ”

Why Is This Such a Big Deal?

Think about it: $6. 1 billion. That’s more than anyone has ever paid for a sports team. Ever.

The previous record? The Washington Commanders (NFL), which went for $6. 05 billion last year. And in the NBA, the Phoenix Suns held the record at $4 billion.

He’s One of Us!

Here’s the cool part. Chisholm isn’t just some random billionaire. He’s a local. Grew up in Massachusetts, went to Dartmouth. He even said, “Growing up on the North Shore and attending college in New England, I have been a die-hard Celtics fan my entire life. ”

He gets it. He understands what the Celtics mean to Boston. And that’s huge.

A HUGE Return on Investment

The Grousbeck family, who own the Celtics now, are doing pretty well with this deal. If it goes through, they’re looking at something like a 1,700% return on what they invested. Not bad, huh?

The Takeaway?

The Celtics are staying local. A die-hard fan is taking over. And the team is worth more than ever. What’s not to love?