Bob Iger, the incoming owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, has new attention after past remarks resurfaced about his fandom. Reports say he previously told NBA analyst and former player JJ Redick that rooting for the Lakers was “not in my DNA,” citing a history of supporting other teams.
The remarks have become part of the conversation following Iger’s purchase of the Lakers for $12.5 billion. Multiple outlets frame the resurfacing as a potential point of concern for fans who may expect the owner to be aligned with the franchise’s identity, while also noting that Iger’s earlier preference involved being a Clippers fan rather than the Lakers.
Across coverage, the central facts are consistent: Iger has publicly described his inability or reluctance to root for the Lakers in the past, and that statement is circulating again after his acquisition. The outlets mainly differ in tone, with some emphasizing the optics for Lakers supporters and others focusing on the specific quote and its origin in his conversation with Redick.
