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...

Feb 25, 2020 · Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka revealed his last text message from Kobe Bryant during his emotional speech at the late NBA star’s public memorial on Monday, February 24.

Robert Todd Pelinka Jr. [1] [2] (born December 23, 1969) ... Pelinka told a story about his former client Kobe Bryant. [220] In the story, Pelinka stated that after Bryant had seen the Heath Ledger film The Dark Knight, he requested Pelinka set him up with a dinner appointment with Ledger to see how Ledger pushed himself to focus and lock into ...

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...

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.

Jan 31, 2020 · Kobe Bryant‘s longtime agent and close confidant Rob Pelinka is devastated by the deaths of the NBA icon and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna.

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...

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.

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.

Mar 11, 2017 · When agent-turned-general manager Rob Pelinka was introduced as the newest member of the Los Angeles Lakers front office at a press conference on Friday afternoon, he wasted no time praising his...