Current Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka has taken over the majority of basketball decision-making duties in the vacuum left by the abrupt departure of former president of basketball operations Magic Johnson.
But in the wake of that shocking announcement and Rob’s potential ascent to the throne — at least one Rob has a chance at it, damn Freys — has come consternation about Pelinka’s ability to manage that role, particularly with multiple reports outlining his strained relationships with agents and front offices, accusations that he lied to Larry Nance Jr. by assuring him he’d only be traded for a top three player, and whispers about his tendency to gravitate towards isolated rather than collaborative decision-making.