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Darvin Ham Gives Emotional Speech About His PTSD After Getting Shot

Darvin Ham opened up on the importance of therapy after revealing he suffers from PTSD due because he got shot when he was younger.

Ishaan Bhattacharya
Dec 12, 2022
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Darvin Ham is earning his pay as the Los Angeles Lakers head coach, trying to ensure that a weak roster headlined by Anthony Davis and LeBron James is good enough to make the playoffs. However, the struggle with the 2022-23 Lakers doesn’t even pale in comparison to the actual struggle that Ham has been through in his lifetime. 

Ahead of Ham’s return to his hometown of Detroit with the Lakers, the coach spoke about his extremely rough upbringing in Saginaw, Michigan, the same place Draymond Green also grew up in. Ham went on to reveal that he suffers from PTSD due to the things that happened around him and to him when he was growing up. 

“As Black people, we don’t have enough therapy,” Ham said. “I have PTSD [post-traumatic stress disorder] to this day off them shots ringing out, getting shot, the s— going on in my neighborhood. And we don’t … we think it’s cowardice or we’re weak if we go get help. And we need so much help, bro.” (h/t Los Angeles Times)

Ham had previously revealed that he was shot in the face in 1998, so living through that means he doesn’t feel pressure when it comes to basketball. This is the kind of head coach that can inspire and lead a group of people, something he’s showing on the court with the Lakers’ recent revival.


Can The Lakers Push Toward Contention?

The Los Angeles Lakers are 11-15 on the season after their latest win over the Detroit Pistons. While the Pistons aren’t top-tier opposition, the Lakers need to beat any team put in front of them to reach .500. Teams in the West are struggling, and there is a chance for the Lakers to capitalize on that and make a playoff push.

With NBA trade season looming, it seems more and more likely that the Lakers will reinforce their roster with complementary talent and, hopefully, not go another season without making the playoffs.

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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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