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Al Horford Endorses Darvin Ham As He Becomes Head Coach Of The Los Angeles Lakers: “The Lakers Are Really Lucky To Have A Guy Like Him”

Ishaan Bhattacharya
Jun 2, 2022
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The Los Angeles Lakers made the decision to appoint Milwaukee Bucks assistant Darvin Ham as their coach, replacing the outgoing championship-winning Frank Vogel. Vogel was sacked a day after the season was over, so the Lakers have had time to deliberate on this decision, picking Ham over an exhaustive recruiting process.

People around the NBA have lauded the Lakers for picking a strong-willed coach who isn’t the conventional choice. Ham is a rookie head coach but is known to be excellent in terms of managing players as well as coaching with a defensive focus. While he isn’t as proficient a defensive coach as Frank Vogel had proven himself to be, Ham can pull something out of this roster.

Ham has been a coach for Mike Budenholzer for years, working with him since Bud was head coach of the Atlanta Hawks. Ham developed a relationship with Hawks star Al Horford, who is now on the precipice of an NBA title in Boston. Horford commended the Lakers for picking Ham:

Celtics forward Al Horford on Lakers coach Darvin Ham after working with him when Ham was an assistant coach with the Atlanta Hawks pic.twitter.com/igdsYB7eSr

— Mark Medina (@MarkG_Medina) June 1, 2022

“Darvin is about as good a guy as you’re going to see, a big competitor. Extreme competitor. The Lakers are really lucky to have a guy like him. He’s the kind of guy that you want.”

Ham has a massive task ahead of himself right now, having to manage the turbulent Lakers roster and bringing them back into contention. His solution for the Russell Westbrook dilemma will be highly anticipated, as it seems the Lakers will not be able to move on from the guard this season. 

There’s a whole roster of players the Lakers need this offseason. Hopefully, input from Ham is taken while constructing this roster, as he will be able to identify the pieces he needs to make a system with LeBron James, Russ, and Anthony Davis work and return the Lakers to the pinnacle.

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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