The Sacramento Kings hired former Los Angeles Lakers coach Luke Walton to a four-year deal on April 13, 2019. Walton replaces Dave Joerger, who was fired after three seasons. By
The Kings put their trust in Vlade Divac and Divac is placing his trust in Luke Walton, a promising but unproven young coach who will impact one man’s legacy and shape the fate of the franchise.
Divac knows his decision to hire Walton just 48 hours after firing Dave Joerger will be scrutinized, analyzed and assessed for years. He’s making bold moves, but the risks are mitigated by Walton’s personality, pedigree and a stylistic fit that might prove to be the perfect match in Sacramento.