BILL CHISHOLM

The Boston Celtics have a new leader in town. William Chisholm, a Massachusetts native and die-hard Celtics fan, is stepping up as the team's new majority owner. This move comes after the Grousbeck group sold the franchise to Chisholm and Symphony Technology Group for a whopping 6. 1 billion dollars

The Boston Celtics have just been sold for a staggering $6. 1 billion. This massive deal is not just about changing ownership. It sets a new standard for how much an NBA team is worth. The Celtics do not even own their own arena. Yet, this sale is the highest ever for a sports team in North America.