February 15, 2020; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka (right) hugs Sacramento Kings player Buddy Hield (left) during NBA All Star Saturday Night at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
Rob Pelinka has done an excellent job with the Los Angeles Lakers. Dubbed the Vice President of Basketball Operations and general manager, Pelinka is now the sole person in charge of the team’s roster decisions after Magic Johnson left the team in 2018.
Pelinka joined the Los Angeles Lakers’ front office in March 2017 and his crowning achievement thus far is pulling off the trade for Anthony Davis.