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Public records list Luke Walton as a basketball player and basketball coach. Luke Walton was born in San Diego, California, United States on March 28, 1980. The age as of 2026 is 46. Schooling on record includes University of San Diego High School. The listed height is 203 cm.
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.
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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)
- Origin
- San Diego, California, United States
- Height
- 203 cm
- Occupation
- basketball player / basketball coach
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Monkey
2. Background
- High school
- University of San Diego High School
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Luke Walton born?
Luke Walton was born on March 28, 1980 and is 46 years old.
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 tall.
Which high school did Luke Walton attend?
Luke Walton attended University of San Diego High School.
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