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My Take
Luke Walton interests me because basketball was clearly in his blood, and he carved out his own identity rather than just riding a famous name. I respect that he won two NBA championships with the Lakers as a role player, the kind of smart, unselfish forward every title team needs. What I find telling is his pivot into coaching, head jobs and then a return to the assistant ranks with Detroit. That willingness to step back and keep working the craft says something about love of the game. At 203 centimeters and a decade in the league, he's a reminder that longevity in the NBA usually rewards basketball IQ over raw stats.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Luke Walton
- Name (Japanese)
- ルーク・ウォルトン
- Reading
- るーく・うぉるとん
- Born
- March 28, 1980 (age 46)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Monkey
- Origin
- San Diego, California, United States
- Height
- 203 cm
- Occupation
- basketball player / basketball coach
2. Background
- High school
- University of San Diego High School
- University
- University of San Diego High School
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Luke Walton born?
Born March 28, 1980 (age 46).
Where is Luke Walton from?
Luke Walton is from San Diego, California, United States.
What does Luke Walton do?
Luke Walton works as basketball player, basketball coach.
How tall is Luke Walton?
Luke Walton is 203 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.