Luke Walton's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Luke Walton.
Luke Walton is a former NBA player and coach, currently the lead assistant coach for the Detroit Pistons. He played 10 seasons in the NBA as a forward, winning two championships with the Los Angeles Lakers. He also won a title as an assistant coach with the Golden State Warriors. He later served as head coach for the Los Angeles Lakers (2016-2019) and the Sacramento Kings (2019-2021).
1977: Bill Walton wins NBA Championship
In 1977, Bill Walton, Luke's father, won an NBA championship.
1986: Bill Walton wins another NBA Championship
In 1986, Bill Walton won another NBA championship. He and Luke would later become the first father and son to have both won multiple NBA championships.
1991: Largest Margin of Victory Since 1991
In October 2015, under Luke Walton the Warriors had the largest margin of victory in the league since 1991.
2005: Shooting Stars Competition
In 2005, Luke Walton represented Team Los Angeles in the Shooting Stars Competition during All-Star Weekend.
December 8, 2006: Career-High Scoring Game
On December 8, 2006, Luke Walton scored a career-high 25 points against the Atlanta Hawks.
2006: Statistically Best Season
In 2006, Luke Walton had his best statistical season, averaging over 11 points, 5 rebounds, and over 4 assists per game.
2009: Father-Son Championship Duo
In 2009, Luke Walton and his father became the third father-son duo to both win NBA championships as players.
2009: NBA Championship
In 2009, Luke Walton won an NBA championship with the Los Angeles Lakers.
2010: Second NBA Championship
In 2010, Luke Walton secured his second NBA championship with the Los Angeles Lakers, defeating the Boston Celtics.
2012: Lakers best record since 2012-13 season
Luke Walton's second season with the Lakers saw another slight improvement, as the team finished 35–47, its best record since the 2012-13 season.
2015: NBA Championship as Assistant Coach
In 2015, as an assistant coach, Luke Walton won his third NBA championship with the Golden State Warriors.
