Lakers coach Luke Walton has already become acclimated with his new position just over one week into the job.
Some clarity has emerged on Walton’s coaching staff, with the Lakers officially announcing that Brian Shaw as associate head coach and Jesse Mermuys as assistant coach. The Lakers also announced Mark Madsen will be retained as an assistant coach.
After winning three NBA championships with the Lakers (2000-2002), Shaw became part of the Lakers’ coaching staff under Frank Hamblen and Phil Jackson (2005-11). The Lakers chose Mike Brown over Shaw to for their vacant head-coaching spot following Jackson’s retirement in 2011.