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Luke Walton’s attorney also represented Derrick Rose in his sexual assault case

Sacramento Kings general manager Vlade Divac introduced Luke Walton as his new head coach during a news conference on Monday April 15, 2019 at Golden 1 Center. Walton agreed to a four-year deal with the Kings on Saturday. By

Newly hired Kings coach Luke Walton was accused of sexual assault by sports reporter Kelli Tennant, and each party is being represented by attorneys who have histories of handling high-profile cases.

In legal documents, it is alleged that Walton pinned Tennant to a bed, forcibly kissed her, felt her breasts and groin and rubbed his erection on her leg, as first reported Monday evening by TMZ.