The Los Angeles Clippers announced on Monday night that they have hired former Sports Illustrated writer Lee Jenkins in a new position. Jenkins will be the franchise’s Director of Research and Identity, a position that is the first of it’s kind.
Jenkins spent the last eleven years writing for Sports Illustrated where he published over 70 cover stories with a focus on star NBA players.
In a press release from the team, President of Basketball Operations Lawrence Frank clarified what they want out of Jenkins.
“Given Lee’s talent, knowledge, and credibility, we hope to blend his approach with our existing evaluation systems and highlight the personalities of our players.