Lakers extend contract of Rob Pelinka, give him new title of President of Basketball Operations

Rob Pelinka began this campaign by taking a risk and hiring an unproven coach right out of the broadcast booth in J.J. Redick. At midseason, he pulled off a shocking, all-time blockbuster of a trade, bringing Luka Doncic to the Lakers, setting the team up as contenders now and providing a bridge to the future. His Lakers finished with 50 wins and are the No. 3 seed in the West.He's earned the contract extension and new title the team announced on Friday. Pelinka is now officially the President o