The Lakers welcome Tony Bennett as NBA Draft Advisor. pic.twitter.com/OKA0PslGoY— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) February 25, 2026
Lakers welcome Tony Bennett as NBA Draft Advisor
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Lakers president Rob Pelinka announced Wednesday that Tony Bennett, who retired from Virginia in 2024 after a 364-136 record and the 2019 NCAA title, joins as NBA Draft advisor. Bennett’s UVA program produced 13 NBA draftees like De’Andre Hunter and Trey Murphy III, and his high-IQ player development drew praise from Pelinka as a key asset for scouting and drafts. The hire aims to build depth beyond LeBron James and Anthony Davis, with the team eyeing the No. 21 pick in 2026; fans and analysts call it a sharp, outside-the-box addition amid a middling season.