TylersLakers wrote:tlifeset wrote:TylersLakers wrote:God, I just still can't believe Jeanie Buss.
The rumors about them having a President of Basketball Operations ready to go sounds unlikely to me.
This organization looks completely insane because of one reason: Jeanie Buss. Keeping Rob Pelinka is insane when the Lakers could have their pick of the litter. Makes zero sense.
Please, for the love of god shamgod, tell me what the hell pelinka did to earn the ire of so many? Do any of you remember what this organization looked like 3 years ago?
We have Lebron! We have a max contract slot in the best FA class ever! We have a good young core!
If you’re just butt hurt over missing the playoffs or about trading russell... two words: move on.
If you don’t like him because you honestly believe all the bs reporting about how he’s tough to deal with or doesn’t work hard or magic didn’t like him... then you clearly have no idea how news and sources and manipulation works in this country.
Stop complaining and start hoping we sign Kawhi and have a healthy season.
Let me answer that with a question to you. What did Pelinka do to deserve the job other than be Kobe's agent?
Let's all collectively get off the Kobe nut sack and examine the league for the best possible candidates. This is such a pivotal off-season for this team. After this year, young guys need to start getting paid and have big cap holds, our free agency money goes away, LeBron gets one year older, etc. We need the best possible person to walk into free agency meetings this summer with Kawhi, Kemba, Kyrie, Klay, KD and give us a shot. I personally think Kawhi is there for the taking. If LeBron steps up with his recruiting and we have stability in the organization and a great medical staff, he'll be a Laker.
What I don't need is Rob Pelinka meandering into a free agency meeting talking about "Laker Excellence" and quoting the bible or Shakespeare. Anyone ever see the video of Rob Pelinka taking the contract over to LeBron and signing it with him?
Any other time period, Rob Pelinka could have walked into the President of Basketball Operations position and I would have been fine with it. I would have been in wait and see mode. But when we have the resources and selling points (cap space, young assets, LeBron) that we do, also knowing how important this time is, you don't need to settle with a novice. Get the best guy.
Did Bob Myer deserve to be the warriors GM and then President? He was an agent too.
You want an agent doing this work because its all about recruiting players.
Pelinka was also james harden’s agent and many others, so this isnt just about kobe.
Yes, i agree with you in the sense of building the lakers braintrust. Jerry west would be a great addition to the team. But don’t underestimate his son Ryan as well as asst GM jesse buss, who have proven themselves time and time again as talent that has transcended nepotism and is highly respected.
Finally, rob pelinka in front of the camera and in the recruiting room are two different people. He uses that forum to complement his players. I find it mostly funny.
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