Lakers coach Luke Walton reveals behind-the-scenes reaction to LeBron James signing

LeBron James rocked up at the Los Angeles Lakers this summer and Luke Walton says his new team-mates have responded perfectly to his arrival. "They seem to love that," Walton said when asked how his team have responded to the pressure and expectations that come with teaming up with James. "It’s not like: 'Oh my God, this is going to be crazy.' It’s like: 'This is awesome. This is how we want to play. This is what we’re about.' "I think that’s why we’ve been so high on the young core we have. They love the game of basketball and they want to win. "I think they see the additions we added to the team this summer and how that helps our chances, and they’re excited. "You don’t want them to be in awe. I mean, obviously, we all respect that he’s one of the greatest players our game has ever had. "But as team-mates and peers, you want guys that are going to be out there to make plays next to him. Not just throw him the ball and hope that he gets it done. "There’s definitely a respect that you see. When he’s talking in practice, they’re listening. He’s leading the team with the way that he’s practising, the way that he’s communicating. They all follow his lead."

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