Luke Walton was the first of several 'casualties' for the Lakers - Steve Kerr | NBA Sound

Steve Kerr is disappointed that Luke Walton and the Los Angeles Lakers mutually parted ways, but understands that coaches are the first to go when teams are struggling. (1:58) Kerr adds that "it wouldn't be possible" for referees to officiate the exact same way in the NBA playoffs compared to the regular season because games would take too long.

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