LOS ANGELES – As he stood at center court during a recent practice, Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka appeared to ... his role with the Lakers - and best friend and his goddaughter.

The following statement was issued today by Lakers Vice President, Basketball Operations and General Manager Rob Pelinka: On Sunday, I lost my best friend and my sweet goddaughter. With that ...

During their 20 year friendship, Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka said he knew three sides to Kobe Bryant — best friend, husband and dad — and at Monday’s tearful memorial ...

Los Angeles Lakers General Manager Rob Pelinka broke down crying during emotional testimony on Wednesday as he recounted the day he lost both his best friend, Kobe Bryant, and his goddaughter ...

Rob Pelinka paid homage to his best friend Kobe Bryant in a statement released Thursday. Pelinka, the general manager of the Los Angeles Lakers, also was Bryant's agent during most of his 20-year ...

When Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, were killed in a helicopter crash in January of 2020, Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka ... "He's still my best friend," Pelinka said.

Davis gave GM Rob Pelinka a strong recommendation to challenge for the championship: "I think we need another big. I feel like I've always been at my best when I've been the 4, having a big out there.

Rob Pelinka and Nico Harrison have been friends for many years ... Is Rob Pelinka the Best GM in the Last 10 Years? We can certainly make the case that Rob Pelinka has been one of the best ...

General manager Rob Pelinka has received a contract extension ... I have relied on Rob’s vision and leadership to do what’s best for the Lakers organization,” Buss said in a statement.