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Luke Walton Says 80 Percent Of Lakers First Practice Was About Defense

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While much of the focus about what changes new head coach Luke Walton will bring to the Los Angeles Lakers has been on the offensive side, it is the other end of the floor that must improve dramatically for the team to really improve.

The Lakers were either at or near the bottom of the NBA in every major defensive statistic last season, and that is unacceptable. With the Lakers officially starting training camp after getting their first practice under their belts, Walton is focused on changing that.

According to Chris McGee of Spectrum SportsNet, Walton said that 80 percent of the Lakers first practice was about defense:

Luke says overall energy and focus was great… "80% defense which isn't fun, but they were great"

— Chris Geeter McGee (@geeter3) September 27, 2016

This is smart by Walton and crucial in establishing what he wants to do.