Former Ukrainian national team player appointed to an important position with the Lakers
Source: eurohoops.net
Los Angeles Lakers have appointed former Ukraine national team defender Pukh Jeter as their new director of professional player scouting.
Since 2023, Jeter has been working with the Portland Trail Blazers as a player development coach and assistant general manager for their G-League affiliate, the Rip City Remix.
Jeter obtained Ukrainian citizenship in 2013 and became one of the most influential naturalized players in the history of the national team. He played a pivotal role in helping Ukraine achieve a record sixth place at EuroBasket 2013. Additionally, Jeter represented Ukraine at the 2014 World Cup under the guidance of coach Mike Fratello.
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