Lakers let go of director of player personnel Ryan West
The Los Angeles Lakers have parted ways with director of player personnel Ryan West, according to multiple reports.
West -- the son of NBA legend and current Los Angeles Clippers executive Jerry West -- had been a part of the organization since 2009.
He was hired as a scout before being promoted to assistant director of scouting in 2012. He was promoted again to director of player personnel in 2015.
Before joining the Lakers, West was a scout for the Memphis Grizzlies from 2002-2009.
West is credited for the Lakers selecting D'Angelo Russell in the 2015 NBA Draft and Jordan Clarkson in the 2014 NBA Draft.
--Field Level Media
