In light of Tyronn Lue's recent leave of absence, Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton talked about his own experiences with health-related issues and what Lue would need to do in order to return a healthier version of himself.

“Tt's important that we (the coaches) eat right, exercise, all those things, because the life, the travel and everything else that comes with it is probably not ideal for staying healthy,” said Walton, who notably filled in for Steve Kerr for 43 games during the start of the Golden State Warriors' 2015-16 season. “I'm not sure what (the illness) is with Ty, but my thoughts and prayers are with him and I hope he gets back to coaching because he loves coaching.”

The coaching life can have as much of an strenuous toll on the body as a player, given the importance of the coach's role within the team and the ensuing pressure to perform and meet expectations.

This season has been a nightmare for the Cleveland Cavaliers, who have had to claw their way to the third spot in the East, only a half a game over the Washington Wizards, and facing a myriad of injuries during this last stretch of 2017-18.

Walton's stint with the Lakers has faced some pressure of his own, expected by this new management to provide results and show signs of this team growing into a strong build with the young talent drafted by the front office.

Lue is the second coach to have to leave due to health concerns after the Charlotte Hornets' Steve Clifford, an the third in the last two years, with Kerr vacating his duties for 10 games in the 2017 postseason.