Luke Walton has been coach of the Los Angeles Lakers for two full seasons. In those two years, he’s been saddled with a couple of the worst rosters in franchise history. So it makes sense that he’s looking forward to actual NBA depth next season, even if it might lead to a different set of problems.
In an interview with Chris McGee of Spectrum SportsNet, Walton was asked about the Lakers’ depth and versatility across the roster and sounded like he was chomping at the bit to start working with his new players, who he’s said he called around to former coaches and teammates and asked for scouting reports on:
“Yeah, this is a roster that as you get through the heart of the season, I feel comfortable no matter who’s out there on the court.