The Los Angeles Lakers rewarded general manager Rob Pelinka on Friday by promoting him to vice president of basketball operations. Pelinka, 50, also is getting a multiyear extension on the five-year deal he signed in 2017, according to ESPN. The move comes several months after Magic Johnson abruptly stepped down as the Lakers’ president of basketball operations in April. He subsequently gave an interview during which he ripped the organization, and in particular Pelinka, whom the Lakers legend accused of backstabbing him. “I’m extremely pleased with the work Rob has done in order to put this franchise in a position for success,” said Lakers controlling owner Jeanie Buss.

Source: National Post January 11, 2020 15:33 UTC