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NBA Rumors: Pistons Hire Former Lakers Executive Ryan West

The Detroit Pistons boosted their front office on Saturday by hiring former Los Angeles Lakers director of player personnel Ryan West. He is the son of Lakers legend Jerry West and spent 10 years with the franchise, leaving in 2019 to spend one year with his father on the L.A. Clippers staff.

Ryan West is one of the best basketball minds in the NBA today, helping the Lakers select several young stars. With the team from 2009-19, L.A. spent most of his tenure in the lottery. Because of this, West was able to flex his abilities by drafting well almost every year without any significant failures.