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Brian Shaw to coach G League Select Team

In recent years, the standard route for top high school basketball players has been to go to college, play one NCAA season, then head to the pros.

But now, with the introduction of the G League “Select” team, a handful of high school stars will now have the chance to skip college and head straight to a special, brand new G League team that exists just for their purposes, with their goal of making the NBA in mind.

As of today, that G League team has its first head coach: Brian Shaw.

More info: Brian Shaw named head coach of new G League Select Team

Brian Shaw may become Lakers assistant coach

Brian Shaw may become Lakers assistant coach

Warriors assistant coach Luke Walton will become head coach of the Lakers once the Warriors’ playoff run concludes. Golden State is currently tied 1-1 with the Thunder in the Western Conference Finals, with Game 3 on Sunday.

According to the Los Angeles Times, Shaw may soon become Walton’s lead assistant:

Shaw’s experience as a head coach, an assistant coach and as a championship player were the primary reasons why Walton wanted him on his staff, according to several NBA officials who are not authorized to speak publicly on the matter.

Shaw won three championships with the Lakers in 2000, 2001 and 2002, when he played on the Shaquille O’Neal-Kobe Bryant teams.

Shaw has previous head coaching experience and is considered one of the better assistants available.