NEWS:Walton faces Warriors for the first time since he left the boys.

Luke Walton

Walton will face his former team for the first time since he left to become the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers.
Walton said he’s not worrying about how to keep Curry from raining 3-pointers on the Lakers. Their top priority at the moment, Walton said after practice Friday, is learning their own defensive system.

“Eventually, once we don’t have to worry about that, then we can start manipulating and game-planning for multiple players,” Walton said. “So that nightmare, it’s not here yet.”

Walton added, “No, we’re not going to pick him up at half court, we’re not going to do a bunch of crazy schemes. We’re going to continue to work on what our basic defensive principles will be."

"It will be fun to see some of the former colleagues and players he worked alongside during one championship run and then a record 73-win season that ended in a Game 7 NBA Finals loss"

When asked about trash-talking ensue Walton said,
“Maybe between me and Draymond, but not between Steve [Kerr] and I,” Walton said with a smile.

Any trick plays?
“No,” before added, “Well, maybe one or two.”

Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson wasn’t with the team Friday as he flew home to San Antonio to attend the funeral of a close friend, but he’s expected to return in time for Saturday’s game.