Lakers Officially Name Rob Pelinka New GM
- Updated: March 8, 2017
According to Chris Manix of the Vertical the Los Angeles Lakers have officially named Rob Pelinka their new general manager.
Lakers formally name Rob Pelinka general manager.
— Chris Mannix (@ChrisMannixYS) March 7, 2017
Bill Oram of the Orange County Register also reported the news.
Lakers will introduce Rob Pelinka as their new General Manager in a news conference on Friday at 1 p.m.
— Bill Oram (@billoram) March 7, 2017
Kobe Bryant endorsed the news.
No one knows the business of basketball more than @robpelinka. I wish him & the Lakers much success as they bring winning bball back to LA.
— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) March 7, 2017
News surfaced that Pelinka would be the general manager when Magic Johnson took over for Mitch Kupchak a few weeks ago. Pelinka is a long-time agent and understands that business of basketball very well.
Los Angeles will have a tough task on their hands rebuilding. It will be interesting to see what Pelinka’s plan for the Lakers future will be.
As more information surfaces on the Lakers and their news we will keep you up to date.
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