Darvin Ham speaks the truth about coaching the Lakers after winning another NBA Cup
Things have just gotten interesting on this topic
LeBron James and Darvin Ham on the bench during a Lakers game.LAPRESSE
Darvin Ham recently opened up about the complexities and pressures of coaching the Los Angeles Lakers, particularly with superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis on the roster and things got interesting as he still celebrates the NBA Cup title he won with the Milwaukee Bucks.
In an interview with Marc J. Spears of Andscape, Ham shared his candid thoughts on the challenges he faced during his tenure and the scrutiny over his lineup decisions. As the head coach, Ham was constantly under pressure to manage the expectations and demands of coaching two of the league’s top players, all while dealing with frequent injuries and maintaining team chemistry.
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“It’s being reported like I’m just throwing some lineups up against the wall to see what sticks,” Ham explained. “No, man, we were really navigating a lot, from guys being hurt to having the oldest player in the league (James) to managing A.D.’s injury history. It was a lot.”
There was some success but pressure is always on
Despite the hurdles, Darvin Ham achieved notable success with the Lakers, leading them to the Western Conference Finals in 2023 and clinching the inaugural NBA Cup title. However, the 2024 season proved to be more challenging, culminating in the team’s elimination in the first round of the playoffs and Ham’s subsequent firing in May 2024.
Reflecting on his accomplishments, Ham expressed disappointment: “To do as well as I did, I swear to God, anywhere else I’m probably looking at an extension with what I did,” he stated.
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Ham’s candid reflections shed light on the often underappreciated difficulties of coaching in the NBA. Managing high-profile players like James and Davis requires not only strategic acumen but also a deep understanding of the physical and emotional demands placed on athletes.
As Ham moves forward in his career, his honesty about the challenges he faced with the Lakers offers a valuable perspective on the realities of coaching at the highest level.
Caitlin Clark’s jersey retirement sparks outrage as tickets reach insane prices
Tickets are going for eye-popping numbers
Indiana Fever’s Caitlin ClarkLAPRESSE
Caitlin Clark is set to receive a prestigious honor from the Iowa Hawkeyes on February 2, 2025 when the university will raise her number to the rafters and retire it.
The occasion will certainly be a memorable one for all those in attendance, as well as Clark, who averaged 31.6 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 8.9 assists per game in her senior season with the team.
She also became the NCAA’s all-time leader scorer in both the men’s and women’s divisions, showing just how profound her impact was on the sport during her time in Iowa.
However, with Clark’s number now set to join the likes of Megan Gustafson and Michelle Edwards in the rafters, ticket prices for the occasion have fans scratching their heads.
How much are tickets going for?
The game will see Iowa take on the USC Trojans, and to the surprise of nobody, there is already a huge demand for tickets.
As a result of that demand prices are hitting all-time highs, with the cheapest ticket on TickPick listed at a stunning $711. That is a huge increase on the previous lowest price, which was $283.
The figures have some fans wondering how it’s possible, and if the game should be moved to accommodate a bigger live audience.
“I would have had it in the football stadium & probably cashed out even more,” one fan wrote.
“Iowa that’s nasty work,” wrote another, who clearly isn’t a fan of the big price jump.
Another added: “Even with as good as Caitlin Clark, I still can’t bring myself to watch the WNBA.”
