The Los Angeles Lakers have impressed under head coach Luke Walton so far this season. Walton already has led the team to defensive improvement after years at or near the bottom of the league.
Additionally, L.A. is looking like a more attractive destination for free agents, which the likes of LeBron James and Paul George, among others, will be this summer. That benefit is an important one considering that the Lakers harbor barely hidden interest in signing James and another superstar free agent.
And while him praising Walton is by no means some type of guarantee he’ll sign with the Lakers, liking the team’s coach certainly can’t hurt.