Analysis: The Beastly Valuation of the Golden State Warriors

The NBA not only stands out for its "big three" combinations on the court but also for having a dominant trio in terms of franchise value. According to the annual analysis by Sportico, published this Wednesday, the Golden State Warriors, the New York Knicks, and the Los Angeles Lakers are the most valuable franchises in the league, with a significant lead over the rest.

The Warriors lead with an estimated value of 9.14 billion dollars, followed by the Knicks with 8.3 billion and the Lakers with 8.07 billion. This positioning places Golden State as the second most valuable sports franchise in the United States, only behind the Dallas Cowboys, valued at 10.3 billion dollars. These valuations include not only the teams but also related real estate and associated businesses, such as WNBA franchises.

The average value of NBA teams reaches 4.6 billion dollars, representing a 15% increase from last year and almost double compared to four years ago. The Warriors, who will launch a WNBA expansion team next year, experienced a 10% increase in their valuation compared to 2023. Meanwhile, the Knicks recorded a 12% increase, and the Lakers rose by 10%.

In fourth place on the list are the Brooklyn Nets, valued at 5.7 billion dollars, representing an impressive 43% increase from the previous year when they held the 13th position. According to Billboard, the Barclays Center, home of the Nets, was the highest-grossing arena in the world until April of this year.

Rounding out the top 10 are the LA Clippers (5.68 billion), the Boston Celtics, currently for sale (5.66 billion), the Chicago Bulls (5.56 billion), the Miami Heat (5 billion), the Houston Rockets (4.77 billion), and the Toronto Raptors (4.66 billion). Among these franchises, only the Lakers and the Celtics do not have control over their stadiums.

At the lower end of the list are the Minnesota Timberwolves (3.29 billion), the New Orleans Pelicans (3.09 billion), and the Memphis Grizzlies (3.06 billion). According to Sportico, NBA franchises have a higher value-to-revenue ratio than any other major sports league in the United States. In this ranking, MLS ranks second, followed by the NFL, NHL, WNBA, NWSL, and MLB.

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