At the conclusion of a disappointing 2018-19 NBA season, the Los Angeles Lakers and head coach Luke Walton mutually agreed to part ways with each other after three seasons.
It paved the way for a lengthy search to find his replacement — one that included a half-dozen worth of candidates. While the Lakers initially pinpointed Tyronn Lue and Monty Williams as their primary targets, they ultimately shifted to a broader pool of options that included Frank Vogel.
After making a strong impression in his interview, the Lakers eventually named Vogel the 27th head coach in franchise history.