(Professional Basketball Player)
Luke Walton is a well-known former professional basketball player. |
Quick Facts of Luke Walton
Age: | 44 years 6 months |
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Birth Date: | March 28, 1980 |
Full Name: | Luke Walton |
Net Worth: | $30 million |
Last Updated: | April 20, 2017 |
Birth Place: | California, USA |
Horoscope (Sunshine): | Aries |
Salary: | $6.1 million |
Height / How tall : | 6 feet 8 inches (2.03m) |
Ethnicity (Race): | North American |
Nationality: | American |
Profession: | Professional Basketball Player |
Father's Name: | Bill Walton |
Mother's Name: | Susan Guth |
Education: | University of Arizona |
Weight: | 107 Kg |
Hair Color: | Light Brown |
Eye Color: | Blue |
Lucky Number: | 4 |
Lucky Stone: | Diamond |
Lucky Color: | Red |
Best Match for Marriage: | Leo |
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All these close losses are killing us. If we don't start winning these games, we're going to find ourselves out of the playoffs again
I think having a coach like this matters a lot. Not only Phil, but the whole staff. They've all been there before
they all know how to win
I give ourselves a big advantage when we're playing our best game.
Relationship Facts of Luke Walton
Luke Walton is married to Bre Ladd {Compare Couple}. |
Luke Walton married on August 17, 2013. |
💑 Anniversary in 314 days 💑 |
He is father of one (Lawson Walton, unknown). |
Luke Walton is not having an affair with anyone presently. |
His sexual orientation is straight. |
What is the relationship of Luke Walton?
Luke is a married man. He is married to his longtime girlfriend. Her name is Bre Ladd. They got married on 17 August 2013.
They got married in the ski hub of Aspen, Colorado and 200 guests were called. His best man was Richard Jefferson.
They met for the first time at Arizona University, it is the University at which they were studying together.
She was also a sports lover, she used to play for the university’s volleyball team as a standout middle blocker.
As of now, the couple is parents to two sons. His eldest son’s name is Lawson Walton. However, his second son’s identity is still under review.
Luke Walton: Biography in Details
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ToggleWho is Luke Walton?
Luke Walton is a well-known former professional American basketball player. He is currently best known as the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers.
Who are the parents of Luke Walton?
Luke Walton was born on 18 March 1980 in San Diego, California, USA. He has an American nationality and has North American ethnicity.
He is the son of Susie and Bill Walton, Luke Walton. His birth name is Luke Theodore Walton. He was named after his father’s close friend Maurice Lucas. Luke has three brothers, Adam, Nathan, and Chris.
He graduated from the University of San Diego High School in 1998. For his further study, he attended the University of Arizona where he also played basketball under coach Lute Olson.
Luke Walton: Professional Life, Career
Talking about the career journey of Luke Walton, he has been active in the professional basketball game since 2003 and he retired in 2013. He started playing basketball professionally after being selected by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2003 NBA draft.
Luke Walton was one of the favorite players of Lakers fans and he was also chosen to represent team Los Angeles in Shooting Stars Competition during All-Star Weekend in 2005.
On 12 July 2007, he signed a six-year contract extension worth $30 million with the Lakers. On 15 March 2012, he was traded to Cleveland Cavaliers along with Jason Kapono in exchange for Ramon Sessions and Christian Eyenga.
Luke Walton began his coaching career as an assistant coach at the University of Memphis during the 2011 NBA lockout.
After his retirement, he became a player developmental coach in Los Angeles D-League during the 2013-14 seasons. On 3 July 2014, he became the assistant coach for Golden State Warriors where he won his first NBA Finals in 2015 as a coach.
On 29 April 2016, he was hired by the Lakers to become their new head coach and since then he is engaged with the team as a head coach. In 2013, he was also hired by Time Warner Cable SportsNet to join their Lakers on-air broadcast team.
Luke Walton: Salary, Net Worth
His success in his career path has paid him well financially making his salary according to the year 2012 $6.1 million dollars and as of 2023, his net worth is estimated to be $30 million dollars.
Luke Walton: Rumors, controversy
Luke Walton was rumored to be adding Brian Shaw to Los Angeles Laker’s staff and he suffered a controversy when he commented on a relationship with Phil Jackson. Phil was also a basketball player and he was Luke’s coach.
How tall is Luke Walton?
Luke Walton has a height of 6 feet 8 inches and weighs 107 kg. His eye color is blue and his hair color is light brown. He wears a shoe size of 15(US).
Social Media
Luke Walton is not active on Facebook and Twitter. However, he has more than 3.8k followers on Instagram.
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Luke Walton's Anniversary Dates
Year | Date | Day |
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2024 | August | Saturday |
2025 | August | Sunday |
2026 | August | Monday |
2027 | August | Tuesday |
2028 | August | Thursday |
Luke Walton's Birthday Dates
Year | Date | Day |
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2024 | March | Thursday |
2025 | March | Friday |
2026 | March | Saturday |
2027 | March | Sunday |
2028 | March | Tuesday |