The Lakers Just Hired a Rocket Scientist to Help Run Their Front Office
The Los Angeles Lakers have hired Rohan Ramadas as their new assistant general manager. Ramadas, who has over 12 years of aerospace engineering experience, will focus on team analytics and salary cap management. This move reflects the Lakers' shift towards a more data-driven approach in their front office operations.
- ▪Rohan Ramadas previously worked as a vice president of strategy and operations for the New Orleans Pelicans.
- ▪He has a background in aerospace engineering and has implemented artificial intelligence in his previous role.
- ▪The Lakers are modernizing their front office by emphasizing analytics and advanced statistical modeling.
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Nic Antaya/Getty Images Sports 4 Mins ago 0 Views 0 CommentsComments Save Summary Los Angeles Lakers appoint Rohan Ramadas as assistant general manager Former Pelicans executive brings over 12 years of aerospace engineering experience Move aligns with Rob Pelinka restructuring the front office to emphasize analytics and AI The Los Angeles Lakers have officially hired Rohan Ramadas as the team’s new assistant general manager. Stepping into a revamped front office, the former New Orleans Pelicans executive brings a highly unconventional resume to Southern California. Ramadas will work directly under president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka. His mandate centers on overseeing team analytics, salary cap management and broader organizational strategy.
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