Luke Walton

Basketball player and coach

Luke Walton - Basketball player and coach
Born

March 28th, 1980
44 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played professional basketball in the NBA from 2003 to 2013, primarily with the Los Angeles Lakers. Achieved two NBA championships with the Lakers in 2009 and 2010. Transitioned to coaching after retirement, serving as an assistant coach for the Golden State Warriors and later as the head coach of the Sacramento Kings. His coaching tenure included significant developmental responsibilities.

Won NBA championships with the Los Angeles Lakers

Coached the Sacramento Kings

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