The richest man in Los Angeles could buy the AEG sports and entertainment empire.
Patrick Soon-Shiong , who owns a minority share of the Lakers and tried to buy part of the Dodgers, is exploring the purchase of AEG.
The Dodgers sold last spring for $2.15 billion, a world record for a sports franchise. The AEG assets could fetch more than double that price, depending in part on which properties AEG owner Philip Anschutz and AEG President Tim Leiweke ultimately decide to include in the sale.
The AEG assets include ownership shares in the Lakers, Kings, Galaxy, Soon-Shiong's interest was confirmed Tuesday night by his representative, Chuck Kenworthy.
Kenworthy declined additional comment but issued a statement on behalf of Soon-Shiong:
"Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong is keenly aware that AEG is in play," the statement read. "We have the utmost respect for Phil and Tim and what they have accomplished in entertainment and sports and in revitalizing the downtown community.
"We clearly are interested in furthering this legacy for Los Angeles."
Soon-Shiong, 59, is a doctor, biotech investor and philanthropist. In 2010, he bought
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