As a sports data analyst with a knack for numbers and a love for basketball, I couldn't help but dive into the recent news about the Los Angeles Lakers' potential sale at a $10 billion valuation. Just five years ago, Forbes pegged them at $4.4 billion. What's behind this staggering 127% increase? Championships, brand power, or pure inflation? Let's crunch the numbers and explore what this means for sports franchises in today's economy.