More and more, it appears the Lakers aren't going to bring in a savior from the outside to replace Magic Johnson and turn the Lakers' fortunes around. Current general manager Rob Pelinka showed coach Luke Walton the door then started the coaching search. It looks like the Lakers may give Pelinka the hammer on basketball decision making, he's taking charge of it already. The top candidates mentioned have shot the idea down or taken other jobs before even having a serious conversation with the Lakers.