Rob Pelinka on Anthony Davis: 'He's heading into the peak of his career'
Mike Trudell: Pelinka on AD: “We believe in the character of Anthony Davis, just the person he is. Nobody in life can prevent health stuff happening unexpectedly … we think at 30 years old he’s heading into the peak of his career.”
Source: Twitter @LakersReporter
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Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Darvin Ham confirms the team’s starting backcourt is D’Angelo Russell and Austin Reaves. The third frontcourt spot and fifth spot in the starting lineup next to LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Reaves and Russell is up for grabs in training camp, according to Ham. – 6:00 PM
Darvin Ham confirms the team’s starting backcourt is D’Angelo Russell and Austin Reaves. The third frontcourt spot and fifth spot in the starting lineup next to LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Reaves and Russell is up for grabs in training camp, according to Ham. – 6:00 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Darvin Ham now says Austin Reaves will be the starting 2 guard. Ham mused “all other three are up for grabs,” though LeBron & AD are obviously starting. So, one starting spot is left TBD – 6:00 PM
Darvin Ham now says Austin Reaves will be the starting 2 guard. Ham mused “all other three are up for grabs,” though LeBron & AD are obviously starting. So, one starting spot is left TBD – 6:00 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Lakers’ Rob Pelinka and Darvin Ham in their trust in Anthony Davis pic.twitter.com/TyzkwWxXEj – 5:51 PM
Lakers’ Rob Pelinka and Darvin Ham in their trust in Anthony Davis pic.twitter.com/TyzkwWxXEj – 5:51 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Rob Pelinka said the Lakers’ decision to offer Anthony Davis a lucrative contract extension this offseason came down to “character, character, character.” Darvin Ham echoed the praise of AD, saying that Davis should be in position to have an even better season this year than he… – 5:50 PM
Rob Pelinka said the Lakers’ decision to offer Anthony Davis a lucrative contract extension this offseason came down to “character, character, character.” Darvin Ham echoed the praise of AD, saying that Davis should be in position to have an even better season this year than he… – 5:50 PM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
When asked about investing in Anthony Davis, Rob Pelinka didn’t hesitate about what he appreciates most about him:
“Character, character, character.” – 5:50 PM
When asked about investing in Anthony Davis, Rob Pelinka didn’t hesitate about what he appreciates most about him:
“Character, character, character.” – 5:50 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Ham on D’Angelo Russell: “He’s been great with his communication all summer. Seeing him in workouts and pickup games; he’s vocal, he’s encouraging the new guys; he had a couple workouts just with LeBron and AD.” – 5:50 PM
Ham on D’Angelo Russell: “He’s been great with his communication all summer. Seeing him in workouts and pickup games; he’s vocal, he’s encouraging the new guys; he had a couple workouts just with LeBron and AD.” – 5:50 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Rob Pelinka on what he saw last season in Anthony Davis that made the Lakers want to invest in him as the franchise’s leader moving forward: “Character, character, character.” – 5:48 PM
Rob Pelinka on what he saw last season in Anthony Davis that made the Lakers want to invest in him as the franchise’s leader moving forward: “Character, character, character.” – 5:48 PM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
“We believe in the character of Anthony Davis,” Rob Pelinka said about AD and the extension the Lakers gave him. – 5:48 PM
“We believe in the character of Anthony Davis,” Rob Pelinka said about AD and the extension the Lakers gave him. – 5:48 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Pelinka on AD: “We believe in the character of Anthony Davis, just the person he is. Nobody in life can prevent health stuff happening unexpectedly … we think at 30 years old he’s heading into the peak of his career.” – 5:48 PM
Pelinka on AD: “We believe in the character of Anthony Davis, just the person he is. Nobody in life can prevent health stuff happening unexpectedly … we think at 30 years old he’s heading into the peak of his career.” – 5:48 PM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
Rob Pelinka was asked if he has seen the fire re-lit for LeBron James.
Pelinka used one word to say yes — preparedness.
He added that LeBron has been working out as though he were a rookie, often at 6 am. – 5:48 PM
Rob Pelinka was asked if he has seen the fire re-lit for LeBron James.
Pelinka used one word to say yes — preparedness.
He added that LeBron has been working out as though he were a rookie, often at 6 am. – 5:48 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Rob Pelinka marveled at LeBron’s work ethic with 20 years already banked in the NBA: “He’s probably been in our building as much as any player this offseason.”
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“That really puts the spirit in our entire group, to see him preparing (like that).” – 5:46 PM
Rob Pelinka marveled at LeBron’s work ethic with 20 years already banked in the NBA: “He’s probably been in our building as much as any player this offseason.”
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“That really puts the spirit in our entire group, to see him preparing (like that).” – 5:46 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Rob Pelinka said that Rui Hachimura experienced a “personal renaissance” upon getting traded here, and has spent the offseason training a lot with LeBron. Darvin Ham added that LeBron has referred to Rui as “his understudy.” AK – 5:46 PM
Rob Pelinka said that Rui Hachimura experienced a “personal renaissance” upon getting traded here, and has spent the offseason training a lot with LeBron. Darvin Ham added that LeBron has referred to Rui as “his understudy.” AK – 5:46 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Lakers GM Rob Pelinka on LeBron James: “He’s preparing for [year] 21 like he’s a rookie.” – 5:46 PM
Lakers GM Rob Pelinka on LeBron James: “He’s preparing for [year] 21 like he’s a rookie.” – 5:46 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Rob Pelinka says Rui Hachimura arriving in LA was a “personal renaissance” for Hachimura, who’s been working closely with and learning from LeBron.
“I think he’s just hitting the takeoff of the flight he’s about to go on,” Pelinka said.
“Bron calls him his understudy,” Darvin… – 5:45 PM
Rob Pelinka says Rui Hachimura arriving in LA was a “personal renaissance” for Hachimura, who’s been working closely with and learning from LeBron.
“I think he’s just hitting the takeoff of the flight he’s about to go on,” Pelinka said.
“Bron calls him his understudy,” Darvin… – 5:45 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Rob Pelinka says that in addition to having better depth and versatility, the Lakers roster is much younger as well. Most of the rotation is in their mid-20s. LeBron James and Anthony Davis are the only players on the roster 30 or older. (Taurean Prince will turn 30 in March.) – 5:42 PM
Rob Pelinka says that in addition to having better depth and versatility, the Lakers roster is much younger as well. Most of the rotation is in their mid-20s. LeBron James and Anthony Davis are the only players on the roster 30 or older. (Taurean Prince will turn 30 in March.) – 5:42 PM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
Rob Pelinka said when he broke apart the 2020 Lakers championship team he took a risk. It didn’t work, he acknowledged. His focus then shifted to fixing that. – 5:39 PM
Rob Pelinka said when he broke apart the 2020 Lakers championship team he took a risk. It didn’t work, he acknowledged. His focus then shifted to fixing that. – 5:39 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Rob Pelinka on how a team with too much depth can cut both ways: “With the talent we have, when you look at it as an eight- or nine-month journey, everyone is going to have a chance to eat” – 5:33 PM
Rob Pelinka on how a team with too much depth can cut both ways: “With the talent we have, when you look at it as an eight- or nine-month journey, everyone is going to have a chance to eat” – 5:33 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Rob Pelinka says he has advocated to the NBA’s competition committee for the complete elimination of back-to-backs in future NBA scheduling in order to solve the player rest quandary that has damaged fan interest in the overall product – 5:31 PM
Rob Pelinka says he has advocated to the NBA’s competition committee for the complete elimination of back-to-backs in future NBA scheduling in order to solve the player rest quandary that has damaged fan interest in the overall product – 5:31 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Rob Pelinka praised Austin Reaves for having “the Mamba gene” and caring more about the work. Pelinka mused, “”He doesn’t get caught up in media rumors on who he’s dating.” – 5:30 PM
Rob Pelinka praised Austin Reaves for having “the Mamba gene” and caring more about the work. Pelinka mused, “”He doesn’t get caught up in media rumors on who he’s dating.” – 5:30 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Rob Pelinka says that he spoke to Christian Wood’s agent on a nearly daily basis for several months while pursuing Wood as a free agent this summer. Pelinka said that Wood chose the Lakers over offers from other contenders and cited the way Malik Monk and Dennis Schroder came to… – 5:21 PM
Rob Pelinka says that he spoke to Christian Wood’s agent on a nearly daily basis for several months while pursuing Wood as a free agent this summer. Pelinka said that Wood chose the Lakers over offers from other contenders and cited the way Malik Monk and Dennis Schroder came to… – 5:21 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Lakers coach Darvin Ham says the team will have a fully healthy roster entering training camp. Ham anticipates “a highly competitive camp” for starting spots outside of LeBron & AD – 5:18 PM
Lakers coach Darvin Ham says the team will have a fully healthy roster entering training camp. Ham anticipates “a highly competitive camp” for starting spots outside of LeBron & AD – 5:18 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Darvin Ham on Anthony Davis: “He’s only 30 years old … I’m totally excited about him and this summer I personally witnessed him getting into the gym (a ton). It’s been great to see. And as soon as he walks in to the room, you can tell (the work he’s put in).” – 5:18 PM
Darvin Ham on Anthony Davis: “He’s only 30 years old … I’m totally excited about him and this summer I personally witnessed him getting into the gym (a ton). It’s been great to see. And as soon as he walks in to the room, you can tell (the work he’s put in).” – 5:18 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Rob Pelinka and Darvin Ham are currently addressing assembled media (airing on @SpectrumSN) to kick off the 2023-24 Lakers season. – 5:14 PM
Rob Pelinka and Darvin Ham are currently addressing assembled media (airing on @SpectrumSN) to kick off the 2023-24 Lakers season. – 5:14 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Rob Pelinka says Austin Reaves’ development since the trade deadline isn’t a surprise to the Lakers and he has the “Mamba gene” with his work ethic. – 5:10 PM
Rob Pelinka says Austin Reaves’ development since the trade deadline isn’t a surprise to the Lakers and he has the “Mamba gene” with his work ethic. – 5:10 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Rob Pelinka, in praising Austin Reaves’ growth in his time with the franchise, says that Reaves has the “Mamba gene” – 5:10 PM
Rob Pelinka, in praising Austin Reaves’ growth in his time with the franchise, says that Reaves has the “Mamba gene” – 5:10 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Lakers’ Rob Pelinka on the team’s continuity entering this season pic.twitter.com/5QLuAYyvNw – 5:07 PM
Lakers’ Rob Pelinka on the team’s continuity entering this season pic.twitter.com/5QLuAYyvNw – 5:07 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Lakers GM Rob Pelinka and head coach Darvin Ham are set to start their press conference ahead of the 2023-24 season: pic.twitter.com/QxhY0SYLDr – 5:06 PM
Lakers GM Rob Pelinka and head coach Darvin Ham are set to start their press conference ahead of the 2023-24 season: pic.twitter.com/QxhY0SYLDr – 5:06 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Rob Pelinka & Darvin Ham tipping off the 2023-24 Lakers season pic.twitter.com/uv9EKDylJY – 5:05 PM
Rob Pelinka & Darvin Ham tipping off the 2023-24 Lakers season pic.twitter.com/uv9EKDylJY – 5:05 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
A few minutes away from Rob Pelinka and Darvin Ham addressing the media pic.twitter.com/KSmW9FjXtK – 5:00 PM
A few minutes away from Rob Pelinka and Darvin Ham addressing the media pic.twitter.com/KSmW9FjXtK – 5:00 PM
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