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  ESPNMAG.com - Son King
Walton, his mop of curls crashing down on his ears, is in the middle of the action, if not the mouthwork.
Luke was the first frontcourt player to lead the Pac-10 in assists, and it's his passing that separates him from the nation's other big men.
Susie was indirectly responsible for Luke landing in the desert.
espn.go.com /magazine/vol5no24walton.html   (2120 words)

  
 Luke Walton - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Luke Theodore Walton (born March 28, 1980 in San Diego, California) is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA.
Walton's game is not flashy, and he does not make the highlight reel often, but he has been praised for being skilled in the fundamentals of basketball: positioning, timing, and teamwork.
Walton suffered an injury in the 2004 preseason and was unable to find a place in coach Rudy Tomjanovich's rotation, but returned to a regular spot in the lineup after the coach's resignation midway through the season.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Luke_Walton   (516 words)

  
 Luke Walton Net: Home In LA
Luke signed with the Lakers yeterday, however no details are being released at this time.
Luke was taken early in the second round (32 overall) to the legendary team.
Walton was selected Player of the Game with his 16 points, seven rebounds and eight assists.
www.geocities.com /lukewaltonnet   (499 words)

  
 SI.com - SI on Campus - SI On Campus: Last year's stud, this year's scrub - Friday February 6, 2004 9:51AM
Walton is, of course, second generation hoops royalty, the son of Bill Walton, three-time national player of the year at UCLA, MVP of the NBA (1978), world champion with the Trail Blazers ('77) and Celtics ('86), and now one of the sport's most popular TV announcers.
The Lakers finally nabbed Luke with the 32nd pick, and what followed was a whirlwind introduction to the NBA: summer camp, summer league, rookie orientation and rookie camp, followed by training camp, with its twice-daily three-hour practices.
Luke demurs on the subject of his swinging bachelorhood, allowing only that there's nobody "steady." In fact, to hear him tell it, life in the NBA is pretty dull.
sportsillustrated.cnn.com /2004/sioncampus/02/03/walton0205/index.html   (1844 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - Luke Walton following in father's footsteps   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Walton averaged 10.8 points as a fifth-year senior at Arizona, although he was limited in several games by a sore ankle.
Walton is spending the summer lifting weights, refining his shooting, running and doing drills to improve his quickness.
Walton's father spent part of his NBA career with the Clippers, and has done commentary on their games.
www.usatoday.com /sports/basketball/nba/lakers/2003-06-29-waltons_x.htm   (680 words)

  
 ESPN.com: SPORTSNATION - Chat-7764(Insider)
Luke Walton, a second-round draft pick by the Lakers in 2003, tasted success immediately upon entering the NBA, advancing to the Finals in his rookie year.
Bill Walton, the number one overall pick in the 1974 draft by the Portland Trailblazers, played with the Blazers until 1979, then headed to the Clippers for six years.
Luke Walton will be here at 4 ET and dad Bill will follow at 4:30 ET.
proxy.espn.go.com /chat/chatESPN?event_id=7764   (279 words)

  
 SportingNews.com - College Basketball : Walton denies role in candy theft
TUCSON, Ariz. -- Luke Walton emphatically denied on Saturday that he had anything to do with the theft of candy bars and change from a vending machine at a Lawrence, Kan., hotel.
Police questioned Walton and the others in the locker room after Arizona's victory at Kansas last Saturday.
Walton, a preseason All-American who is normally extremely cooperative with reporters, refused to talk after the team's loss to Stanford on Thursday night.
archive.sportingnews.com /cbasketball/articles/20030201/454505.html   (429 words)

  
 Luke - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Luke is a common male given name, sometimes a shortened version of the name Lucas.
Luke the Evangelist, a travel companion and disciple of Paul of Tarsus and an "apostolic man", though not one of the Twelve apostles of Jesus of Nazareth
Luke, Kriva Palanka, a village in the Kriva Palanka municipality of Macedonia
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Luke   (274 words)

  
 Luke Walton out indefinitely with injured hamstring   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
HONOLULU - Lakers forward Luke Walton probably will begin the season on the injured list because of a strained left hamstring.
Walton said he's never had this kind of injury before.
He was injured while cutting to the basket not long after making a 3-point play with 4:08 remaining that gave the Lakers an 89-84 lead.
www.azcentral.com /sports/ua/articles/1013walton-injured-ON.html   (245 words)

  
 SportingNews.com - NBA - Luke Walton will return to Lakers
Walton's agent, Lon Babby, said Thursday that Walton "is committed to return, and they're committed to him."
The 25-year-old Walton was the 32nd overall pick in the 2003 draft after playing at Arizona.
He averaged 2.4 points as a rookie and contributed in the playoffs as the Lakers reached the NBA Finals.
www.sportingnews.com /yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=3428   (210 words)

  
 Scout.com: Player of the Game: Luke Walton
Luke Walton, who had a triple-double the last time he played USC, nearly had another one against the Trojans at the Sports Arena.
Walton was the point of Arizona’s 3-2 zone defense for the majority of the game.
Walton was solid, as usual, as was freshman Salim Stoudamire, who played a terrific game.
arizona.scout.com /2/36978.html   (552 words)

  
 What's up with Luke Walton - BasketballBoards.net   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
I think Luke Walton is tired of being known as the "SON OF A GREAT CENTER", he wants to make it known there is ANOTHER GREAT WALTON and he is playing for the Lakers,
Luke has alot of junk in his game and we should have locked him up already.
yeah it seems as if Luke worked on his shot the off season and it shows....if he can keep knockin down the open Js and 3s...and keep his post game working...he should be able to maintain atleast a double digit ppg average the rest of the year..
www.basketballboards.net /forum/showthread.php?t=315071   (1406 words)

  
 media Photo Gallery by Luke Walton at pbase.com
I have met Luke Walton three times and he is the nicest guy.
Luke is an awesome basketball player and he's totally hott!!!
Luke is sooo hot and he can play ball i just love him!!!!!!
www.pbase.com /walton4fan/media   (94 words)

  
 Cool hand Luke takes control: Arizona's Luke Walton was a shockingly-sweet junior. Now it's time for our Player of the ...
Walton's is a Hollywood story not only due to dad Bill's superstardom but also because, just a short season back, the idea of Cool Hand Luke as College Player of the Year would have drawn a heaping helping of hardy-har-hars from the most down-and-out group of desperate depressives.
The rest of the time Walton scored (15.8 ppg), boarded (7.3 rpg), and transported his too-young teammates to another level on his Phil Jaazksonesque angular shoulders.
This season, Walton returns as the best player on what's possibly the nation's best team--and 'Zona would be in an entirely other zone without or Cool Hand, according to Olson.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0FCJ/is_2_30/ai_94223311   (917 words)

  
 Is Luke Walton - JustBBall 07
I've heard hype about him in the tourney, but now its a few weeks before the draft, and Luke Walton seems to be no where found.
Walton is a smart player and knows how to play, and that is exactly what PJ likes.
Bill Walton has strong ties in the Los Angeles and San Diego area, so I wouldn't be surprised if the Lakers or Clippers end up with the little red head.
www.justbball.com /forums/showthread.php?t=2507   (909 words)

  
 FOX Sports - NBA - Walton to appear on 'The Young and the Restless'   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Walton to appear on 'The Young and the Restless'
Luke recently taped his acting debut on the CBS soap opera "The Young and the Restless," in which he plays a game of one-on-one basketball with actor Kristoff St. John.
Luke followed his father Bill Walton into the NBA.
msn.foxsports.com /nba/story/5825266   (266 words)

  
 SportingNews.com - NBA - Luke Walton out indefinitely with injured hamstring
HONOLULU -- Lakers forward Luke Walton probably will begin the season on the injured list because of a strained left hamstring.
If you get a chance to talk to luke walton tell him that he needs to take his game above the rim.
To me Luke is just another role player.
www.sportingnews.com /yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=25828   (354 words)

  
 Luke Walton - JustBBall 07   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
I'm not sure if the offense will allow him to have the same impact as Diaw, but Luke is playing with a lot of confidence right now.
I've always like Luke since he was a rookie.
I notice he had a lot of potential at PG, specially in the Triangle, but he has improved his game a lot by having a 10 ft fade away.
www.justbball.com /forums/showthread.php?p=713894   (381 words)

  
 Luke Walton booted from USC-UCLA - TrojanWire
From the Sidelines has the exclusive story of the day--witness accounts and photos of Luke Walton getting kicked out of Saturday's game at the Coliseum.
Looks like Luke tried to join the party without a field pass, and he got yanked.
Luke Walton Thrown Out of UCLA Game [From the Sidelines]
www.trojanwire.com /football/luke-walton-booted-from-uscucla.php   (109 words)

  
 Searching For Luke Walton - GOAZCATS.com Message Board
Maybe if Luke has a couple days to kill, he can jet over from L.A. and light a fire under this team.
Walton was more of a quiet, lead-by-example type.
Gardner wasn't my favorite player, but we could use someone like him to direct the offense and be the unquestioned leader on the floor.
forum.goazcats.com /showthread.php?p=646336#post646336   (1508 words)

  
 Luke Walton Fan Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
One of Luke's EIGHT assists in Game 2.
Luke chills with Shaq in the locker room
Luke and Kareem Rush help out a young
www.hometown.aol.com /AngelRockStar80   (59 words)

  
 Luke Walton NBA Basketball at CBS SportsLine.com (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.netlab.uky.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Compare Walton against his opponents in his next game.
Lakers F Luke Walton has scored just 17 points combined over the last two games.
Walton is averaging 13.6 ppg and 5.4 rpg in eight starts this season.
cbs.sportsline.com.cob-web.org:8888 /nba/players/playerpage/400579   (265 words)

  
 FOX Sports: Luke Walton
Luke Walton, #4-SF Luke Walton, #4-SF Ht: 6' 8" Wt: 232 Age: 26
News: Luke Walton had just six points on 2-of-5 shooting on Sunday, and failed to record a steal or block.
Impact: He hit a three and had three rebounds and four assists, but has not been playing well over the past 10 days.
msn.foxsports.com /nba/player?statsId=3735   (132 words)

  
 Luke Walton and Richard Jefferson Basketball Camp - MySummerCamps.com
Luke Walton and Richard Jefferson Basketball Camp - MySummerCamps.com
The Luke Walton and Richard Jefferson Basketball camp will focus on teaching the fundamentals of basketball to all children from all levels of playing experience.
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www.mysummercamps.com /camps/Detailed/25699.html   (99 words)

  
 ESPN.com - NBA - Luke Walton - Los Angeles Lakers - Player Card
Lakers forward Luke Walton told us why he's not watching the NBA playoffs.
Elbow to face won't keep Lakers' Walton from playoffs
Los Angeles Lakers forward Luke Walton, accidentally elbowed in the left side of the face by New Orleans' Marc Jackson, isn't expected to miss any playing time.
sports.espn.go.com /nba/players/profile?statsId=3735   (88 words)

  
 Player of the week: F Luke Walton, Arizona - Brief Article Sporting News, The - Find Articles
Player of the week: F Luke Walton, Arizona - Brief Article
If Bill Walton had passed along all of his 6-11 height rather than just his variety of basketball skills, Luke Walton might be the nation's most dominant player--just as his father was.
He made contributions from every direction in wins over USC and UCLA, averaging 22.5 points, 9.0 rebounds, 8.5 assists and 59 percent shooting.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m1208/is_4_226/ai_82885053   (152 words)

  
 HoopsHype - NBA Draft Prospects - Luke Walton
HoopsHype - NBA Draft Prospects - Luke Walton
Shaquille O'Neal on the new ball: "Feels like one of those cheap balls that you buy at the toy store."
Named Honorable Mention All-America by AP in 2002 and 2003.
www.hoopshype.com /draft/luke_walton.htm   (168 words)

  
 Luke Walton   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Has a tattoo on his right shoulder of four Grateful Dead skeletons spinning...
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