Irving and Celtics guard Jrue Holiday know the immense expectations in Beantown are all about winning, history and banners.
Steve Ballmer's biggest bet wasn't buying the Clippers or keeping them in L.A., but building the Intuit Dome in the heart of the Lakers' ancestral home.
Earvin 'Magic' Johnson's sports empire has grown to include the Dodgers, Sparks, LAFC and Washington Commanders. He also became the fourth billionaire athlete.