Lakers extend GM Rob Pelinka, called it President of basketball ops

General Manager Rob Pelinka received an extension of the contract from Los Angeles Lakers Less than three months after gaining Luka Doncic.

The owner Jeanie buses also announced on Friday that Pelinka received promotion in her second title, crossing the Vice President of basketball operations at President of basketball operations.

Lachers have announced details on extension for Pelinka, a long-time agent for players who joined the front office of Lakers in February 2017. years.

In the past six years, Pelinka swinged two blocks of blocks in flammable. He gained Anthony Davis From New Orleans in 2019. years and traded Davis in the donese package last February.

The seismic job for Dončić was widely observed as the main victory for Pelinka and Lakers, who managed almost impossible by blending of young superstar at the beginning of their prime minister. Planing Rookie Trainee Engagement JJ Redick Last summer was also praised, and Redick shows Acumen for work while leading stickers up to 50 victories and titles of the Pacific Department this season.

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Lakers won the 2020 championship. On Florida Bubble two years after Lebron James They chose the team as their next destination and arrived until 2023. year of the Western Conference. These seasons returned to Pleies as Seeds no. 3, opening the first round against Minnesota on Saturday.

“For eight seasons, I rely on the slave vision and leadership to do what is best for the organization of Lakers,” the buses told the statement. “I appreciate my partnership and professionalism and I believe in his ability to deliver basketball champion caliber for Los Angeles and Lekers fans everywhere.”

When he first joined the front office of Laker, Pelinka was the Director General who reported Magic Johnson, who took his job abruptly in 2019. years and criticized the sunshine at the exit. Pelinka, which formed a solid connection with the buses, while representing Lakers Superstar Kobe Briant, called the Vice President Lakers in basketball players in 2020. Years.

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