The $12.5 billion price tag is not only record-setting for U.S. pro sports but it continues a trend of NBA franchise values skyrocketing.

The legacy NBA franchise was transferred from the Buss family last year at a $10 billion valuation.

The legacy NBA franchise was transferred from the Buss family last year at a $10 billion valuation.

Josh Kushner is the younger brother of former Trump adviser Jared Kushner