Lakers head coach Darvin Ham responded to a pregame tweet from Christian Wood, where Wood posted a simple “Lol” seemingly in response to not being selected to start in place of the injured Anthony Davis. Ham, unaware of the tweet during the game, addressed the issue after the Lakers suffered a 138-122 loss to the Atlanta Hawks.
“Well, nah. I’m not on social media. I don’t have everybody running and grabbing hold of stuff like that and throwing it at me unless it’s presented to me in this forum. That said, there’s a lot of things he and all of us can do better. I thought he was solid overall tonight.”
“Tried to help give us a chance. And we decided to keep him in his role and where he’s been for some time, and give Jax the opportunity to come out with the energy he played with last night.”
“Give him a chance to come out and try to help us in that manner. And so, we’re constantly looking for balance with our lineup. It’s not a popularity contest. We’re looking to mix and match our players that will be most effective in helping us get a win.” (3:30)
In his postgame media interaction, Ham stated that he was not on social media and was not aware of Christian Wood’s pregame tweet. Ham defended his decision to start Jaxson Hayes over Wood, emphasizing that lineups are not a “popularity contest” but are about finding the right mix of players for the team’s success. He noted that Wood played a solid game overall and tried to contribute to the team’s chances.
The decision to start Hayes over Wood did not yield the desired results, as the Lakers faced a double-digit defeat against the Hawks. Wood, who has primarily served as Anthony Davis’ backup, has been a key player for the Lakers this season. Ham emphasized the importance of maintaining balance in the lineup and giving players opportunities based on their roles and contributions.
The Lakers, currently at 24-25, face challenges in finding consistency and success this season. With the team underperforming, decisions about lineups and coaching strategies are crucial, and Ham’s response to Wood’s tweet sheds light on the internal dynamics within the Lakers organization.
Christian Wood Explains His Controversial LOL Tweet
Christian Wood, the Los Angeles Lakers big man, clarified the controversy surrounding his pregame tweet that simply said “Lol.” The tweet came in response to Jaxson Hayes starting in place of the injured Anthony Davis before the Lakers’ game against the Atlanta Hawks, a contest they ultimately lost 138-122.
Christian Wood’s explanation of his “lol” tweet shortly before the Lakers tipped off against the Hawks tonight: pic.twitter.com/yQRtnD3J1F
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) January 31, 2024
Wood explained that the tweet was an accident. According to Lakers reporter Jovan Buha of The Athletic, Wood stated that he meant to quote-tweet a different tweet but inadvertently tweeted “Lol” instead. Wood emphasized that the tweet was not intended to come off as it did.
The controversy surrounding Wood’s tweet added to the drama the Lakers faced before the game. Coach Darvin Ham, unaware of the tweet during the game, addressed the issue in his postgame media session.
The Lakers, currently at 24-25, are dealing with internal and on-court challenges. The team has suffered consecutive blowout losses, and decisions regarding lineups and player roles are under scrutiny. As the Lakers aim to get on the same page and improve their performance, the dynamics within the team, including social media interactions and coaching decisions, continue to draw attention.
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