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Lakers News: Luke Walton Pleased With LeBron James, Rajon Rondo Coaching Young Core While Not Playing

With the Los Angeles Lakers prioritizing health, LeBron James and Rajon Rondo did not play in the final 2018-19 NBA preseason game against the Golden State Warriors.

As the 2018 NBA Draft picks Svi Mykhailiuk and Isaac Bonga played well in the 119-105 win, James and Rondo were on the sidelines constantly coaching the young core.

With a unique balance between veterans and prospects, head coach Luke Walton wants that type of communication and not only from his two leaders, via Spectrum SportsNet:

“For us to be at our best, that’s what we want.