It took three extra days, but the Los Angeles Lakers eventually fired head coach Luke Walton following three seasons with a 98-148 record.
As former president of basketball operations Magic Johnson’s resignation could have changed Walton’s situation, the Lakers made the same decision despite him wanting to remain head coach.
While it must have been difficult for Walton, he was quickly hired to become the Sacramento Kings head coach on a multi-year deal after meeting with general manager Vlade Divac.
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