Key Dodgers Figures Assume Roles in Lakers Transition
In a strategic move that unites two of Los Angeles’ most emblematic teams, Farhan Zaidi and Andrew Friedman, prominent executives from the Dodgers, have begun advising the Lakers in their ownership transition. This information comes from sources close to the situation. Zaidi, currently a special advisor to the Dodgers and known for his expertise in data analysis, is acting as a representative for Mark Walter, who is leading the ownership transition. Friedman, president of baseball operations for the Dodgers, is also involved, although in a minor role. Sources indicate that Friedman advises the Lakers’ president of basketball operations, Rob Pelinka.Zaidi and Friedman are functioning as high-level executives of TWG Sports, providing support to the Lakers following the completion of the team’s sale last month. Additionally, Zaidi has been advising the Los Angeles Sparks, a WNBA team owned by Walter and TWG Sports. On Thursday, the Lakers fired several members of their scouting department, including Joey and Jesse Buss. Walter’s approval as the new majority owner of the Lakers came on October 29, with the team’s sale valued at $10 billion. As part of the agreement, Jeanie Buss will remain as the team’s governor for at least the next five years.Both teams, Lakers and Dodgers, are destined to be part of TWG Sports, the entity created by Walter to oversee his sports assets.
Sources close to the situation
