Jordan Clarkson Believes Luke Walton Decision Positively Impacts Future With Lakers

Jordan Clarkson says the Los Angeles Lakers' decision to hire Luke Walton will make a big impact on his free agency decision. Clarkson will be a restricted free agent.

The Lakers figure to play a more uptempo style under Walton.

“It really impacts it a lot,” Clarkson told ESPN.com on Friday in a phone interview when asked about how the hiring affects his free-agency decision. “That style of play fits me, as well as the other guys. I definitely want to stay here in L.A. and be here. I said in my exit interview, I don’t want to be that guy who bounces around from team to team.

“I want to be here in L.A. -- a place where I can call home -- and leave a legacy. The hiring makes it even better.”