The Los Angeles Lakers have not been able to dig themselves out of trouble this season. Even with the second half of the season on them, they are yet to figure things out. While the blame has passed on many people, it is clear that something has to change within the organization. However, the one making the major change seems to be LeBron James himself. And fans were not happy.

The Lakers’ management made a controversial choice when they went for Russell Westbrook during the off-season. Despite all the promises of making things work, things have not fallen in place for them. While Russ and Frank Vogel were under fire for a while, it seems the attention is now going to Lakers GM Rob Pelinka.

So far, Pelinka has given LeBron what he wants and given him the freedom to shape the team. However, despite all that, it seems Pelinka has made the King’s cutting list. Recently, LeBron was thoroughly impressed with Sam Presti and wants him in charge.

LeBron James ready to make big change?

Rob Pelinka is the man responsible for the way the Lakers shape up every season. While he did a great job mostly, the entry of LeBron shifted the focus. James became the final say in matters and was also the big reason the purple and gold went with Russell Westbrook. While that move hasn’t worked out, it seems James isn’t liking Pelinka at the front office. Hence, he wants Oklahoma City Thunder’s Sam Presti to take charge according to an NBA GM. And Lakers fans are tired of their team.

While these are only reports, Presti does have some great history with picks. As a GM, Presti has made some good and some bad choices through his reign with Oklahoma. However, he was responsible for putting together one of the best young talents in NBA drafting, Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, and James Harden in simultaneous years. Moreover, he assembled a great roster around them and they even made it to the finals against LeBron James’ Miami Heat.

Conclusion

It is safe to say Sam Presti knows how to put a team together. Moreover, he understands Russell Westbrook well after spending all the years with him during his long tenure with the Thunder. With LeBron heading his final years, it seems he is trying to do anything to get another championship under his belt. But is this the solution?

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There is no guarantee how the Lakers will do with a new GM. But the way Pelinka has handled the purple and gold, it hasn’t seemed to work out with his own moves. Moreover, Presti has the experience and great basketball insight on his side. It is safe to say Jeanie Buss and the Lakers have a big call to take.

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