The official title Linda Rambis holds with the Los Angeles Lakers is “Executive Director of Special Projects,” a nebulous position that undersells her level of power within the franchise under team governor Jeanie Buss.
Rambis — Buss’ best friend and someone she’s worked with for decades — has seen her role with the team come under scrutiny over the last several years, with Buss reportedly leaning on her even more in the wake of Magic Johnson’s embarrassing and messy resignation in 2019. Rambis even wielded enough influence that summer to help Rob Pelinka keep his job, according to reports at the time.