VOICED : Expresidente de Microsoft compra LA Clippers

VOICED : Expresidente de Microsoft compra LA Clippers

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Business, Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

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Steve Ballmer, former Microsoft CEO, has agreed to purchase the Los Angeles Clippers for $2 billion, making it the most expensive team in NBA history. Despite the Clippers never winning an NBA title, the purchase price far exceeds Forbes' recent valuation of $550 million. The upcoming renegotiation of TV rights is expected to increase franchise values, especially in lucrative markets like Los Angeles. The sale requires approval from the other NBA team owners, which is anticipated to be a formality. This transaction ends Donald Sterling's ownership following his lifetime ban from the NBA due to racist remarks.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the new owner of the Los Ángeles Clippers?

Bill Gates

Elon Musk

Mark Cuban

Steve Ballmer

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much did Steve Ballmer agree to pay for the Los Ángeles Clippers?

$2 billion

$550 million

$1 billion

$3 billion

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the recent valuation of the Clippers by Forbes?

$750 million

$1 billion

$550 million

$2 billion

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are NBA franchise values expected to rise?

Decrease in team expenses

New stadium constructions

Upcoming TV rights renegotiations

Increase in player salaries

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What led to Donald Sterling's forced sale of the Clippers?

Legal issues

Team's poor performance

Racist remarks

Financial mismanagement