One of the biggest ongoing storylines with the Los Angeles Lakers this season has been consistent speculation that head coach Luke Walton is on the hot seat. Of late, Walton’s job security has seemingly come into question after nearly every loss.
Despite this, and some of the team’s most obvious struggles, Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka, president of basketball operations Magic Johnson, and especially owner Jeanie Buss, have all come to Walton’s defense time and time again.
In addition to the front office, numerous Lakers players have reiterated their confidence in Walton, with Rajon Rondo recently joining the group.