Luke Walton has been feeling the heat recently, but thankfully for us, he’s coping with a terrific sense of humor. The Los Angeles Lakers head coach recently was the subject of a LaVar Ball tirade, as the father of rookie point guard Lonzo Ball accused Walton of losing control of the team. Fast forward to Sunday night, when Walton was asked about Ball’s playing time following L.A.’s 132-113 win over the Atlanta Hawks. Here’s his awesomely NSFW answer: “His dad was talking (expletive), so I took him out early,” Walton cracked, waiting a few good seconds before adding, “I’m just kidding.” Most of LaVar’s gripes involve Walto... NESN.com
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Emotional Luke Kuechly Carted Off Field After Suffering Scary-Looking Injury
The Carolina Panthers beat the New Orleans Saints on “Thursday Night Football” 23-20, but that was the last thing on everyone’s minds afterward. Panthers superstar linebacker Luke Kuechly was carted off the field with under five minutes remaining in the game and was evaluated for a concussion after suffering a horrific-looking injury. It appeared as though Saints running back Tim Hightower inadvertently hit Kuechly in the head with his own helmet as he was being tackled. Kuechly visibly was gasping for air when the cameras zoomed in on his face after the injury, and he appeared to be very emotional. Thumbnail photo via Jerem... NESN.com