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Luke Walton is currently still in possession of “it”

By Matt Rutkowski

Nov 8, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton in the second half of the game against the Dallas Mavericks at Staples Center. Mavericks won 109-97. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 8, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton in the second half of the game against the Dallas Mavericks at Staples Center. Mavericks won 109-97. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports /
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‘It’ is a difficult word to define. Dictionaries try, but people give dictionaries too much credit, so we’re going to ignore them. As it relates to athletes, the question often focuses on the possession of “it” and whether or not one continues to have custody of it. (The ‘it’ in the last sentence of course refers to “it.”) In this particular instance, we’re investigating Luke Walton and to what extent his “it” has been retained.

Luke Walton was arguably an “it” owner in his time. He was for sure an NBA basketball player. I double checked. Seeing as his dad William played in the NBA, he was probably proud of it. (The ‘it’ in the last sentence does not necessarily refer to “it.”) Whether or not an NBA career is enough to qualify one for “it” bearing is up to each individual to decide, and so is the state of his “it” now. Is his “it” secure?

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Let’s take a look, shall we?

That’s it. That’s “it.” At least I think it’s it. I don’t know. I used to look away when Luke Walton was playing because I didn’t like his face or the teams he played for. He still has the same face, but he doesn’t play for those teams anymore if anyone was wondering, which you were.

There are a few key moments

1. The basketball spike.

Spiking a basketball is a classic declaration of having “it.” It’s the physical equivalent of saying, “Look at me. Look at me. Who has two thumbs and has ‘it?’ This guy. And I just rubbed it all over your face like a washcloth.” That’s a weird thing to say, so people don’t often do it. Instead they spike basketballs.

2. The flop.

You can’t say “It’s turning the game into soccer, and I hate it” without saying “it.” You have to be careful when addressing things you find distasteful, otherwise you just reinforce their presence. It’s like saying “Bloody Mary” in front of a mirror three times.

3. Getting all mixed up by a dude in a hoodie.

Some people might say that being made to look bad is a bad thing, but if you don’t say that then everything’s fine.

4. Looking kinda like Paul Rudd.

Look at the image of the top of this page. Luke Walton looks a bit like Paul Rudd. Everyone who matters agrees that Paul Rudd has it, and that means Luke Walton should get some as well by itmosis.

But again, this is up to you decide. Choose wisely.

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