The front office of the Los Angeles Lakers understood that a complete overhaul of the organization was necessary, in order to move towards the future of Lakers basketball. With Magic Johnson and Rob Pelinka now running the show, one of their first major hires was the new Director of Strength and Endurance Training, Gunnar Peterson.
Peterson has a lengthy pedigree in the fitness world, serving as the lead trainer for many famous celebrities, including Johnson himself. With the Lakers transitioning towards their new training facility, Peterson will be given the state-of-the-art necessities, in order to improve the overall conditioning and endurance of the roster.