The Lakers have hired Kurt Rambis as their senior basketball advisor, according to a team press release.
Rambis will report to president of basketball operations Magic Johnson to support the basketball operations and coaching staffs in their day-to-day functions. He has been looking for a new job since he was dismissed as associate head coach with the Knicks on the same day head coach Jeff Hornacek was fired in April.
“As a member of the Showtime Lakers, Kurt is a champion and knows how to win,” Johnson said in a statement. “He has been an integral part of the Lakers organization winning four NBA championships as a player and an additional four as a part of the staff. His insights and wide range of experiences will be a huge benefit to our operations.”
Rambis will be rejoining the Lakers for his third stint in either a coaching or front office role. He was most recently in the organization during the 2013/14 season. Rambis was head coach of the Timberwolves from 2009-11 and joined the Knicks organization in 2014.
Rambis won four NBA championships while playing nine of his 14 seasons with the Lakers.
ESPN says the Lakers are trying Kyle Kuzma at center.
Just for certain situations with small ball lineups. Most likely that a lot of the guys on that lineup will be center in small ball lineups..McGee, LeBron, Kuzma all 3 for sure will for sure see time at center along with Wagner and Zubac.
Is Rambis simply Johnson’s “interim coach in waiting” if Walton’s team starts slowly or James becomes frustrated??
Whatever you want to believe!
Lol
I believe that the Dodgers & Lakers have shown good organizational directions by hiring players who have played within their teams.
Rambis is just another good business decision and a positive force from the past.
Hard to retain them all but a good move none the less