How 2 LA executives are set to impact the Lakers in new roles
The Los Angeles Dodgers they’ve won three of the last six World Series, so their front office is in high demand. Meanwhile, the owner Mark Walter is in the process of purchasing the Los Angeles Lakers from Jeannie Bass. That’s why Walter called two of his trusted confidants to advise the basketball team. Dodgers executives Andrew Friedman and Farhan Zaidi now advise Lakers front office, according to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne.
“Zaidi, currently a special adviser to the Dodgers and known for his analytical background, is functioning as Walter’s representative to help with the transition, sources close to the situation said,” Shelburne reported. “Friedman, president of baseball operations with the Dodgers, has played a smaller role. He consults mostly with Lakers president of basketball operations Rob Pelink, the sources said. Friedman has helped the Dodgers win three of the last six World Series.”
Zaidi was the Dodgers’ general manager from 2014-18 before leaving for the rival San Francisco Giants for six years. Now he’s back in Chavez Ravine as a special advisor. Friedman rose to prominence with the Tampa Bay Rays, spending ten years as their general manager. He has been the lead executive for the Dodgers since 2015.
The Dodgers had incredible success in the 2020s, winning three World Series championships. The Lakers won the 2020 championship, but since then have only made it out of the first round once. After the Luka Doncic trade last season, expectations are high, especially when LeBron James’ career is at an end.
This update came just a day after that was announced Joey and Jesse Bass, Jean’s brothers, were fired from the scouting department. According to reports, they were not the only members of the scouting department to be relieved of their duties. The Lakers are in a transition period off the court with high expectations on the court.
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