Why Lakers view Luke Walton as a ‘players’ coach’

EL SEGUNDO – Even after they labored through dozens of losses en route to another season that ended in April instead of June, Lakers players were quick to praise Coach Luke Walton after their exit interviews this week.
Both rookie forward Brandon Ingram and third-year guard Jordan Clarkson described Walton as a “players’ coach.” Forward Julius Randle called it “amazing” playing for Walton, and veteran center Timofey Mozgov appreciated Walton bringing &ldq