Aug 11, 2022 · 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...

Pelinka is currently the vice president of basketball operations and general manager of the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Before joining the Lakers, he was Kobe Bryant's agent and president and CEO of the Landmark Sports Agency, LLC. [4]

Feb 25, 2020 · Much has been said in the last month of Kobe Bryant’s thoughtfulness and generosity, and mourners learned this week that even his “last human act was heroic.” The anecdote was delivered by Los...

Aug 11, 2022 · When Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, were killed in a helicopter crash in January of 2020, Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka lost a dear friend. Six months after the...

Jul 24, 2023 · A moving moment at Kobe Bryant's memorial came when Rob Pelinka, the GM of the LA Lakers, spoke. In Pelinka's speech, he reflected on his final text with Kobe.

Feb 24, 2020 · Read Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka's speech about the lives of Kobe and Gianna Bryant from memorial at Staples Center.

Jan 30, 2020 · Rob Pelinka was, for many years, Kobe Bryant’s agent and confidant. Then, he came in (initially with Magic Johnson) to take over running the Lakers for Jeanie Buss. He was as close as anyone to Kobe, outside the star’s immediate family.

Feb 24, 2020 · Rob Pelinka, who was Kobe Bryant's agent for years, is helping the Lakers navigate tragedy while dealing with losing his best friend and goddaughter.

One of the more remarkable stories told at Kobe Bryant's memorial service on Tuesday came from his best friend, Rob Pelinka. Pelinka, who was Bryant's longtime agent before becoming the LA...

Jan 31, 2020 · 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...