Lakers GM Rob Pelinka says Luka Doncic told him and coach JJ Redick to “do your jobs,” saying he did not want to be the GM or coach. Some fans took the remarks as a swipe at LeBron James, while others rejected that reading.
In an ESPN LA interview, Pelinka said he has final responsibility for roster decisions and that Doncic wanted to stay out of that process. Pelinka said the Lakers overhauled their roster this summer, using their remaining draft assets to acquire Walker Kessler and signing Collin Sexton and Quentin Grimes.
Fans drew comparisons with James because he is described as hands-on in roster building; the article says he influenced the Anthony Davis acquisition and Russell Westbrook trade. It also notes that Doncic and James have a strong personal relationship, and some fans said Pelinka's remarks were about the GM and coach doing their jobs, not a criticism of James.
