It depends on what you mean by “owe”. Obviously, there is no literal debt to be paid. But that’s not what is usually meant by the term.
By Jerry’s ownership of the team, and in particular the title of the GM and what responsibilities that entails, he owes it to the organization and those that support it, the fulfillment of them. In the case of GM, he owes the ability to manage the creation and development of a winning team on the field that competes for championships, as that is the primary responsibility that comes with the title. It’s just like any other responsibility, whether it’s an employee/employee relationship, or a marriage contract.
