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Five things Darvin Ham’s introductory press conference told us about his leadership style

Yesterday, the Los Angeles Lakers officially introduced former Milwaukee assistant and NBA player Darvin Ham as their next head coach — an always illustrious and pressure-filled job. Ham’s been handed a particularly tall task, considering the pivotal crossroads the team is at with championship aspirations but a seemingly fragmented roster.

This was Ham’s first media availability since becoming head coach and he answered a litany of questions on a variety of topics — ranging from his own approach, to how he views the team, to his vision for their path to success.

There were reports that Coach Ham’s personality, command of a room and approach were key reasons why the Lakers’ front office were enamored with him.