The Los Angeles Lakers, who will compete in the Western Conference Finals, have done a great job under the leadership of Darvin Ham. Following a disastrous season the previous year, the Lakers sacked head coach Frank Vogel. After winning the NBA championship, the former head coach was unable to repeat the feat. The Lakers, though, appear to be a much better club now that Ham has been named head coach.
The Los Angeles Lakers have appointed Darvin Ham as their new head coach for next season.
Ham was an assistant coach for the Milwaukee Bucks and joins the Lakers on a four year deal. pic.twitter.com/vJ1DnYggoZ
Jullian Sardana (@JullianSardana) May 28, 2022
The Lakers got out to a rocky start, just hanging onto a Play-in position. However, after electing to exchange seasoned players for determined role players. Their season has improved under the new head coach. The position comes with a lot of pressure, but Ham’s personality is the result of a single, profound event.
Darvin Ham got shot in the face when he was just 14 year s old
Ham watched an episode of ALL THE SMOKE after two months on the job at the Lakers. He disclosed an incident that had altered his life there.April 5, 1988, Ham started after being shot at the age of 14. It is no accident that Ham is having success in his first year leading an NBA team. Ham would become the 10th coach to achieve it in his first season if the Lakers were to win an NBA championship under his leadership.
So we out in the streets, mom and dad at the house, sent me and my older brother Duran to go get a pizza .So, we go get the pizza but we forgot the soda, so we stopped at this place called Al s Market. We get the soda, get out of there, he said. They start clapping just hitting shots right? So I turned and looked toward the shots. And that s when I got hit. If I d just ducked or tried to lean over, I wouldn t be sitting here in front of you all right now. Ham continued.
#Saginaw native Darvin Ham talking about dealing with the pressure of becoming the Lakers head coach
I grew up in Saginaw, Michigan. I was shot in the face by accident April 5th, 1988 it made me fearless. I don t feel no pressure; it s basketball.
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Brandon Green (@BGreenReports) June 6, 2022
Given that I turned and glanced in the direction of the gunfire, one of the bullets ricocheted off my chin and struck the left side of my neck. Ham said, “I spent about 11 days in the hospital.” One of the league’s most honorable individuals is Ham. There have been moments in his life that have changed him, and he has a humble and joyful disposition. Getting on the Lakers is a significant improvement. Although there is a great deal of pressure, Ham has done a wonderful job.
