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IShowSpeed reacts: 'You own the Lakers?.. Goddamn,' after being offered a Lakers ring by Jeanie Buss's nephew Riley Drexel

IShowSpeed reacts: 'You own the Lakers?.. Goddamn,' after being offered a Lakers ring by Jeanie Buss's nephew Riley Drexel

Time of India2 days ago
Popular streamer IShowSpeed met Riley Drexel in Europe. Drexel is the nephew of Jeanie Buss. He offered IShowSpeed a Lakers championship ring. IShowSpeed reacted with disbelief. Drexel mentioned the Lakers were sold for $10 billion. A major ownership change is happening within the Lakers organization. The Buss family is selling majority ownership to Mark Walter.
Popular streamer IShowSpeed had a genuine moment during his recent European travels. In what seemed to be a chilling spot, the high-energy content creator met one of the members of the iconic Buss family.
His reaction was unexpected and confused, especially as he received a prestigious gift offer, a Lakers championship ring. He just couldn't hide his shock as he reacted with disbelief on meeting Jeanie Buss's nephew, Riley Drexel.
IShowSpeed gives a hilarious reaction to receiving the
Lakers
Ring offer
An unexpected meeting occurred as IShowSpeed continued his European tour. He was introduced to Riley Drexel. Drexel is the grandson of late Lakers owner Jerry Buss and is nephew of current team Governor, Jeanie Buss.
Jeanie holds a unique place within the Los Angeles Lakers franchise. Riley too has been a part of many team events, connecting his family's legacy with the franchise.
As per reports, this interaction happened in Saint-Tropez. In the viral video, one can see how the interaction started with IShowSpeed meeting a stranger (a potential friend of Riley), who tried to tell him that the ring was a Lakers championship ring. While IShowSpeed still remained confused and asked,
'Is that real?',
he was offered to hold the ring in his hand, with the man claiming,
'It's from the owners.'
The stranger then pointed him towards Riley, saying he owned the Lakers.
IShowSpeed's stunned reaction, which was captured on the video circulating around on social media, was immediate and unfiltered—
'You own the Lakers?.. Goddamn.'
It perfectly encapsulated his disbelief at receiving the Lakers' championship ring from one of the basketball royalty.
Riley, in the video, was seen clearly stating that they sold the Lakers for $10 billion.
He then laughingly made a remarkable gesture towards IShowSpeed, offering him to keep an official Los Angeles Lakers ring. He then introduced himself as Riley Buss and shook hands with IShowSpeed. The offer's sheer magnitude, coming directly from one of the Buss family heirs, completely floored the usually energetic and over-the-top reactions of the offering streamer.
Aside from having his wild Lakers legacy encounter, IShowSpeed has been making waves all across Europe.
He's been visiting multiple countries with his high-energy antics, keeping fans entertained. With it all, he proves why he is one of the most viral personalities today.
The Los Angeles Lakers had a recent historic shift
IShowSpeed's personal encounter with one of the Buss family's legacies comes amidst a monumental change happening within the organization. As per reports, a seismic agreement has already been reached about the team's future ownership. Sources confirm that the Buss family will be selling the majority ownership of the franchise to Mark Walter, a businessman.
The deal values the team at $10 billion, setting a new record for a professional sports team in the United States. Walter, who's already been a minority stakeholder since 2021, now leads a diversified holding company, carrying significant interests within sports globally.
While the Buss family has retained a minority stake for a period, the controlling interests are now shifting. Crucially, Jeanie Buss will continue to be the Los Angeles Lakers' Governor. She will continue overseeing team operations for a foreseeable future. The deal guarantees stability while continuing to honor the decades-long impact of the Buss family on the team.
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