Lakers Make Unique Hire for Assistant GM: Report
The Los Angeles Lakers have hired Rohan Ramadas as their new assistant general manager. Ramadas previously served as vice president of strategy and operations for the New Orleans Pelicans. His unique background as a former aerospace engineer may bring a fresh perspective to the team's operations.
- ▪Rohan Ramadas has been hired as the assistant general manager of the Los Angeles Lakers.
- ▪He previously worked as vice president of strategy and operations for the New Orleans Pelicans.
- ▪Ramadas has a background in aerospace engineering, having worked at The Aerospace Corporation for a decade.
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