Rob Pelinka’s tenure as the lead decision-maker has been a tumultuous one that has seen the highest of highs and very low lows. After leading the Lakers to a title, he dismantled that team in favor of a Russell Westbrook trade that steered the team directly in the wrong direction.
The turnaround was nearly back to the top during this season, though, as his moves at the trade deadline led the team back to the Western Conference Finals. That yo-yoing back and forth has made for quite the ride for Lakers fans and has clouded how to properly grade Pelinka’s performance.