Getty General Manager Rob Pelinka of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during a press conference at UCLA Health Training Center on September 25, 2025 in El Segundo, California. R egardless of the methods, the Los Angeles Lakers have found a way to put themselves in a competitive position for the next decade plus, assuming Luka Doncic stays around and general manager Rob Pelinka can continue to attract star talent in free agency.  While the future looks bright for the immediate future, considering