OAKLAND -- Luke Walton wasn't sure his father would be watching him coach in his hometown of San Diego on Saturday until Warriors vice president of communications Raymond Ridder let him know.
"A certain 7-footer has already requested eight tickets," Ridder said.Hall of Famer Bill Walton along with Luke's mother, brothers and high school friends are expected to be in attendance when the Warriors face the Los Angeles Lakers in a preseason game at the arena where Luke as a toddler watched his father play.The Warriors take on the Lakers at Valley View Casino Center, which for a long time was called the San Diego Sports Arena when it was the home court for Bill and the San Diego Clippers.