There's a new hope for the Los Angeles Lakers, and it has come in the form of an ex-player who is assisting the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference Semifinals: Luke Walton.
The Lakers hired the 36-year-old April 29, and he will join the team as soon as the Warriors' season comes to a close. But Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak updated the media Friday, noting Walton signed his contract Thursday night, per Bill Oram of the Orange County Register.
Kupchak is eager to get Walton to Los Angeles, though, per Oram:
Kupchak and his new head coach "text daily," but the Lakers GM wants to make sure Walton can stay focused on the Warriors' playoff run, per Mike Trudell of Lakers.com.
Walton has also been in contact with his future players, and Kupchak believes he will be able to connect with them better than former head coach Byron Scott did, per Trudell:
Considering Walton isn't a seasoned coach, Kupchak disclosed that the front office will be involved in the locker room. Because Walton will be a first-year head coach, Kupchak said ...
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Mitch Kupchak Discusses Hiring Luke Walton, Front Office’s Role in Lakers Future
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