As such, it seems that James is starting to try a bit of a PR reclamation when it comes to Walton. James sat down for a nearly 11-minute interview with Allie Clifton over at Spectrum Sportsnet, and when it came to Walton, James said that he felt as though the young coach had responded as best he could have given the Lakers' circumstances. Via Spectrum Sportsnet and Silver Screen and Roll: "I mean, as good as you could.