Is Luke Walton the right choice for the Lakers?

Thugnomoe · Posted: Sat Apr 30, 2016 9:00 am Post subject:

i think he's a good hire.. but we can't expect success right away.. gotta be patient.. especially with this roster.

JeezyXVII · Star Player Joined: 07 Jul 2014 Posts: 1835

Wthout a doubt he is the right hire. Im sure we were all sick of hiring HC who have failed alot.

I have a really good feeling about Luke. He's a young coach for our young core. He's in tune with today's NBA from his time in GSW, hes won titles as a player and coach. He's seen how a winning culture is established from both sides of the spectrum.

He's also well spoken and being around PJax, Tex, DFish and them guys, Im sure he's learned overtime on how to get players trust, how to have them buy into a system and how to command a locker room instead of demand it, instead of telling players "ya, I wouldn't want you to be in a foxhole with me, thats for sure"

Imagine how much its going to benefit the younger guys on the team when training camp starts and you have Luke running the guys through the drills that PJax use to have them run.. the basic stuff thats essential, rather then having them do 3 a day heavy practices full of sprints and suicides.

I hope Luke has a long, successful HC run here in LA.. maybe for a point where LA resigns him after the 4 years to a longer contract.
I cant wait for his press conference and he's finally introduced as out Head Coach.

greenfrog · Posted: Sun May 01, 2016 12:27 pm Post subject:

wolfpaclaker · Retired Number Joined: 29 May 2002 Posts: 58336

I think so. Can never be certain for a rookie head coach, but he was well worth the gamble. If he flops, I can live with it and have no issue with the FO's thinking this time. Completely different than with Scott, MDA or Brown. Horrendous choices. This one is the best choice we've made since Phil in 99/05. And if you look at not proven choices - this could be the best one since Riley.

I don't expect championships or even a playoff lock next year, but give Luke 2 years and I think he will be worth it.

ringfinger · Retired Number Joined: 08 Oct 2013 Posts: 29418

There is no guarantee any coach is the right coach.

And Luke might be a little green at 36 with limited experience, but, I think no matter side of the fence you stand on, we can all agree he is one of the rising young assistant coaches in this league.

So its a good gamble IMO.

LakerLogic · Franchise Player Joined: 27 Mar 2005 Posts: 17886

Luke is a smart guy with charisma, he just needs some more talent on the roster to succeed.

D. Sharp · Starting Rotation Joined: 19 Mar 2009 Posts: 882

We'll see if he is, but he's certainly the best choice for the Lakers. He brings instant clout to the FAs, his presence demands instant respect from the players, and encourages a warm, welcoming environment as opposed to the cold, emotionally distant one from Scott.

AJLakerFan · Star Player Joined: 14 Jul 2006 Posts: 4161

I believe so. I'm still happy over the hire. My only concern is inexperience, but I think he'll figure it out sooner than later and become a great HC in the process.

K2 · Franchise Player Joined: 25 Dec 2011 Posts: 23529

Wino · Posted: Sun May 01, 2016 7:43 pm Post subject: