Luke Walton has been a part of championship teams at just about every level. As a member of the Los Angeles Lakers, he won alongside Kobe Bryant, who had his way of communicating. As a coach, he watched the Golden State Warriors build one of the most imposing dynasties the NBA has ever seen, and saw the discussions necessary to make that happen.
So when he praises Rajon Rondo for his communication skills and you factor in the experience Walton brings to that evaluation, you know it’s real.