Last Updated on September 14, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake
Here’s a detailed profile for Luke Walton:
- Full Name: Luke Theodore Walton
- Nationality: American
- Age: Born March 28, 1980
- Hometown: San Diego, California
- Height: 6 feet 8 inches (2.03 meters)
- Weight: 235 pounds (107 kg)
- Wingspan: 6 feet 9 inches (2.06 meters)
- Shoe Size: Size 14 (not officially documented)
- Number: Wore 4 during his NBA career
- Position: Small Forward / Power Forward
- High School: University of San Diego High School (now Cathedral Catholic High School)
- College: University of Arizona (1999–2003)
- Played under Hall of Fame coach Lute Olson and was known for his high basketball IQ.
- NBA Draft: 2003 NBA Draft; 32nd overall pick by the Los Angeles Lakers
- NBA Teams Played For:
- Los Angeles Lakers (2003–2012)
- Cleveland Cavaliers (2012–2013)
- Championships: 2 (2009, 2010 NBA Championships with the Los Angeles Lakers)
- Coaching:
- Assistant Coach: Golden State Warriors (2014–2016)
- Served as interim head coach during Steve Kerr’s absence in 2015-16, leading the team to a 39–4 record.
- Head Coach: Los Angeles Lakers (2016–2019), Sacramento Kings (2019–2021)
- Current Position: Assistant Coach for the Cleveland Cavaliers (2022–present)
- Kids: Luke Walton has two children with his wife, Bre Ladd, whom he married in 2013.
- Siblings: He has three brothers, Nathan, Adam, and Chris Walton. His father, Bill Walton, is a Hall of Fame NBA player and renowned basketball commentator.
Luke Walton was known during his playing days as a versatile forward with a high basketball IQ, contributing primarily in a supporting role. His coaching career began shortly after retiring, with success as an assistant and head coach.
Fun Facts
- He is the son of NBA legend Bill Walton.
- He played with Kobe Bryant on one of the best teams to ever play in the NBA when they won championships against extremely difficult competition, including the Boston Celtics Big 3 featuring Ray Allen, Paul Pierce, and Kevin Garnett.