"As we refine and build out our NBA draft and scouting processes, we could think of no better basketball mind than Tony Bennett to have as a resource. Tony's track record of forming culture, with high-character, high-skill and high-IQ players is revered and respected across all basketball circles."
"When Rob and I began talking, what stood out to me was the chance to help out such a storied organization. The Lakers carry a tradition that speaks for itself, so to be connected to it and assist Rob and the Lakers in any way I can is exciting."
Tony Bennett, who coached Virginia from 2009-24 and won the 2019 national championship, has joined the Los Angeles Lakers as NBA draft adviser to president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka. Bennett compiled a 364-136 record at Virginia and was named AP national coach of the year in 2007 and 2018. He led the Cavaliers to six ACC regular-season championships. Pelinka praised Bennett's track record of building culture with high-character, high-skill, and high-IQ players. Virginia honored Bennett by naming the court at John Paul Jones Arena after him. Bennett previously coached at Washington State from 2006-09 and played four years in the NBA, including three seasons with Charlotte.
Read at ESPN.com
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]