Los Angeles Lakers anunciaron el viernes haber llegado a un acuerdo multianul con Luke Walton para que sea el nuevo tecnico del equipo, comenzando sus tareas apenas concluyan sus obligaciones con los Golden State Warrirors…anuncio el manager general de esa institución itch Kupchak.
Walton de 36 años, se convertira en el tecnico numero 26 en la historia de los Lakers y 22 en la era del equipo en Los Angeles..
Walton es actualmente asistente tecnico de Golden State, donde a comienzos de la presente temporada logro marca de 39-4 como tecnico interino en reemplazo de Steve Kerr quien se recuperaba de una operacion. ademas logro un 24-0, el mejor arrsanque de temporada alguna en la liga…
Walton jugo diez temporadas en la NBA con Los Lakers y Cleveland….
EL SEGUNDO – Earlier today, the Los Angeles Lakers and Luke Walton reached an agreement on a multi-year contract for Walton to become the next Head Coach of the team, it was announced by General Manager Mitch Kupchak. Walton will begin his new duties at the conclusion of the Golden State Warriors season.
«We’re excited to bring Luke back to Los Angeles, where we feel he’s going to start an outstanding coaching career,» said Kupchak. «He’s one of the brightest young coaching minds in the game and we feel fortunate that he’ll be leading the on-court future of our team.»
Walton, 36, will be the 26th head coach in franchise history, and the 22nd in the Los Angeles era.
Walton is currently in his second season as an Assistant Coach with the Warriors. Earlier this season, he posted a 39-4 record as interim head coach in Steve Kerr’s absence, including a 24-0 start, the best start in NBA history.
Walton enjoyed a 10-year NBA playing career (2003-13), averaging 4.7 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 564 regular season games with the Lakers and Cleveland Cavaliers. Originally selected with the 32nd overall pick in the 2003 NBA Draft, he was a member of championship teams with the Lakers in 2009 and 2010.
After his playing career, Walton served as a player development coach for the Los Angeles D-Fenders in the 2013-14 season. He also served as an assistant coach at the University of Memphis during the 2011 NBA lockout.