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Lakers News: Luke Walton Embracing Personalities, Depth That Could Cause Friction Over Playing Time

Heading into a third season as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, the focus for Luke Walton and the team has shifted from developing the young core to competing for championships.

With Walton having an opportunity to coach LeBron James, he expressed his excitement and that he does not feel any added pressure for the 2018-19 NBA season and moving forward.

Along with James, one of the major storylines will be how Walton manages Lance Stephenson, JaVale McGee, Rajon Rondo and Michael Beasley. While these free agent signings will provide much-needed depth, they all have unique personalities and reputations.