Ever since Magic Johnson and Rob Pelinka took over the front office of the Los Angeles Lakers as president of basketball operations and general manager respectively, there have been quite a few members of the staff who have left the organization.
One of those who left was strength and conditioning coach Tim DiFrancesco, but the Lakers have already found his replacement. The team officially announced Gunnar Peterson as the new Director of Strength and Endurance Training. Pelinka spoke very highly of Peterson and his work:
“From his time in college at Duke University until now, Gunnar has pursued excellence in training and fitness,” said General Manager Rob Pelinka.