Magic Johnson’s Group Picked as Dodgers’ Next Owner

A group led by Magic Johnson, the Lakers legend whose championship lineage and community involvement have made him one of the most beloved sports figures in Los Angeles history, was selected Tuesday as the next owner of the Dodgers.

The Dodgers announced the winning bid was for $2 billion, a record price for a sports franchise if the sale is approved. In addition, owner Frank McCourt and “certain affiliates of the purchasers” would buy the land surrounding Dodger Stadium for $150 million.