It looks like Lakers GM Rob Pelinka is getting a bit more fan-friendly lately. Ever since Luka Doncic joined the team, fans have been showing him a lot of love. This feels like bringing some changes in his usual character.
Usually, he stays behind the scenes, quietly managing the team. But his recent gesture surprised fans, something they hadn’t noticed before. Pelinka was seen signing autographs after his team lost to the Brooklyn Nets 111-108.
Signing autographs for fans isn’t unusual, but it’s different when Rob Pelinka does it. Let’s be honest—has anyone ever seen him do it before? Lakers fans sure don’t remember it. And it wasn’t just a one-time thing.
A few days earlier, fans also caught him signing autographs near Crypto.com Arena in LA. For someone who usually keeps a low profile, this sudden fan interaction surprised everyone.
It feels like Luka Doncic’s trade has given Lakers fans more trust in the team’s decisions. Maybe Pelinka now feels more comfortable connecting with fans since he knows they believe in the team’s direction.
Overall, it’s pretty surprising to see Pelinka, the usually behind-the-scenes guy, out there with a pen, making time for the fans. It’s definitely a new and unexpected side of him.
Lakers feel the absence of LeBron James against inferior Nets
After getting a groin strain in the fourth quarter against the Boston Celtics, LeBron was ruled out for the match, and Los Angeles struggled without him.
On Monday night, they faced another tough challenge against the Nets without LeBron. The Nets had a rough season with a 22-41 record, while the Purple and Gold came into the game as the 2nd seed with a 40-22 record. Even though the Nets seemed like the weaker team, missing the legendary duo (LeBron-Luka) hurt the Lakers’ chances.
Luka tried his best, scoring 22 points, grabbing 12 rebounds, and dishing out 12 assists. But his shooting was off, going just 8 for 26 from the field. Plus, injuries to key players like Jaxson Hayes and Dorian Finney-Smith made things even tougher for the Lakers.
