It’s safe to say the Los Angeles Lakers’ braintrust are voicing their support for coach Luke Walton.
After what has been a tumultuous week for Walton, team president Magic Johnson became the latest in the organization to effusively praise his coach after the Lakers won 107-101 for their fourth consecutive victory.
So proud of my @Lakers players and Coach Walton for winning their 4th game in a row against the Mavericks.
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) January 13, 2018
Coach Luke Walton has the @Lakers playing some of their best basketball of the season right now.
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) January 13, 2018
Between this and a vote of confidence from owner Jeanie Buss earlier Saturday, it’s quite clear that there’s a concerted effort from Lakers executives to push back against reports that Walton’s job is not secure. It’s not a particularly combative response, but it’s a very clear statement that Walton isn’t going anywhere.
