Rob Pelinka
Keynote Speaker: Vice President of Basketball Operations & General Manager of the Los Angeles Lakers
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Rob Pelinka Biography
After seven full seasons with the Lakers, Vice President of Basketball Operations & General Manager Rob Pelinka has transformed the team DNA, constructing a roster and staff that earned the franchise their 17th NBA championship in 2020.
Pelinka helped make one of the most significant free agent signings in team history in 2018 when the Lakers added four-time NBA MVP LeBron James, following that with a franchise-altering trade that brought eight-time NBA All-Star Anthony Davis to Los Angeles. With other key additions, Pelinka had assembled a championship contender. L.A. went on to clinch the top seed in the Western Conference, the franchise’s 24th Pacific Division title and the team’s first championship since 2010 by defeating Portland, Houston, Denver and Miami in the 2020 NBA Playoffs.
After reaching the Western Conference Finals in 2023, Pelinka and the Lakers prioritized roster continuity heading into the 2023-24 season, leading to 47 wins and a spot in the 2024 NBA Playoffs. In the most recent offseason, Pelinka spearheaded a new era of Lakers basketball with the hiring of JJ Redick as the 29th head coach in Lakers history and the 25th of the Los Angeles era. With a new leader at the helm, the Lakers selected Dalton Knecht and Bronny James in the 2024 NBA Draft, as the team embarked on an offseason centered around player development. Pelinka also signed superstar LeBron James to a contract extension ahead of the 2024-25 season as the Lakers look to win the 18th championship in team history.
Off the court, Pelinka has reignited the Lakers commitment to player development by launching the Lakers Genius Talks, a series of life-skills discussions for Lakers players led by luminaries such as Denzel Washington, Kendrick Lamar, Allyson Felix, Dwayne Johnson and Michael B. Jordan.
In his role, Pelinka coordinates all day-to-day functions of the Basketball Operations Department, helping to manage personnel decisions, contract negotiations, salary cap strategies and scouting. He oversees and collaborates with his staff on all offseason activities, including the draft process, summer league, free agency and training camp.
Pelinka joined the Lakers after spending the greater part of two decades representing many of the NBA’s top players as an agent. Named by Forbes as one the Top 10 Sports Agents in the World, Pelinka’s experience gives him a unique, player-centric perspective of the NBA landscape that has helped shape the core values for the franchise.
The Lake Forest, Ill., native earned his business degree from the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business with high honors in 1993, before receiving his law degree, cum laude, from the University of Michigan Law School in 1996. While on campus at Michigan, Pelinka was a member of the 1989 NCAA National Championship basketball team, taking part in three NCAA Final Fours (1989, 1992, 1993) for the Maize & Blue. In 1993, Pelinka was named the NCAA Walter Byers Male Student-Athlete of the Year. Upon graduation, Pelinka practiced corporate law in Chicago and then embarked on a successful career as a sports agent, representing some of the all-time greats and many future NBA Hall-of-Famers, including the Lakers own Kobe Bryant.
Pelinka, 54, makes his home in Newport Beach with his wife, Dr. Kristin Pelinka, his son, Durham (16), and his daughter, Emery (14). Pelinka’s off court interests include trail running, mountain biking, reading great literature and spending as much time with his kids as his work schedule permits. Pelinka and his family take joy serving in leadership capacities at The Exceptional Families Ministry of Mariners Church in Irvine, Calif., and at The Painted Turtle Camp in Lake Hughes, Calif. Pelinka is also a proud member of the Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation Board of Directors.
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Rob Pelinka is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Basketball, Business Leadership and Business. The estimated speaking fee range to book Rob Pelinka for live events is Below $10,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Rob Pelinka generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Baron Davis, A.C. Green and Giannis Antetokounmpo. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Rob Pelinka for an upcoming event.
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How much does it cost to book Rob Pelinka for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Rob Pelinka, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is Below $10,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Rob Pelinka, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Rob Pelinka speak about?
Rob Pelinka is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Basketball, Business Leadership, Business, Sports, Athlete and Sports Motivation. -
Where does Rob Pelinka travel from?
Rob Pelinka generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Rob Pelinka?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Rob Pelinka for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Rob Pelinka for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Rob Pelinka or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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