Luke is 27 years old, 6 foot eight and 232 pounds. He is the son of former Boston Celtic and Portland Trail Blazer great Bill Walton.

Luke grew up in San Diego, attending University of San Diego High School. Luke then went to Arizona where he was a teammate and close friend to New Jersey Net Richard Jefferson.

The Lakers selected luke as the 32nd overall draft pick in 2003. Luke quickly earned more minutes then any rookie had played under Coach Phil Jackson with his ability to see the floor and score. Luke is the first rookie since Majoc Johnson to have 10 or more assists in a playoff game.

Luke's career highs are:

Points                          25 vs. Atlanta 12/08/06

FGs Made                   10 vs. Atlanta 12/08/06

FGs Attempted            16 @ Portland 11/08/06

3-Pt FGs Made             4 vs. Denver 01/05/07

3-Pt FGs Attempted      5        4 Times

FTs Made                     7        2 Times

FTs Attempted              9 @ Charlotte 02/03/06

Offensive Rebounds     7 @ Charlotte 12/29/06

Defensive Rebounds    9        2 Times

Total Rebounds          12 vs. Sacramento 04/15/05

Assists                         11 vs. Washington 12/17/06

Steals                            5 @ Charlotte 12/29/06

Blocks                           2           7 Times

Minutes Played           50 @ Charlotte 12/29/06