Despite the overall malaise surrounding the Lakers’ offseason to date, they did begin the summer on a particularly high note. In former Bucks assistant Darvin Ham, the Lakers seem to have landed one of the best available coaches to shepherd the franchise through its next era.
Ham brought plenty to love about himself, including a solid offensive plan (4-out-1-in system), defensive success from his years building up the Bucks, a no-nonsense personality, and an emphasis on youth. Those latter two attributes, in particular, were a breath of fresh air after watching the 2021-22 Lakers.
Overall, although he still hasn’t coached a single contest, it seems like the Lakers nailed this choice, bringing in someone who could be looked at as the “right” hire in a few years.