Lakers fire coach Darvin Ham after two seasons - ESPN
Darvin Ham has been fired as Lakers coach after reaching the Western Conference finals last year and winning the inaugural in-season tournament.
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The Lakers fire coach Darvin Ham after just 2 seasons in charge and ...
The Los Angeles Lakers fired coach Darvin Ham after just two seasons in charge. The Lakers announced on social media that they were dismissing Ham four days ...
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Darvin Ham - 10 things to know with detail
Darvin Ham is a former professional basketball player who is currently serving as an assistant coach for the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA.
He was born on July 23, 1973 in Saginaw, Michigan.
Ham played college basketball at Texas Tech University from 1993 to 1996, where he was known for his high-flying dunks and energetic playing style.
He went undrafted in the 1996 NBA Draft but managed to carve out a successful career as a journeyman player, spending time with several NBA teams including the Denver Nuggets, Washington Wizards, Milwaukee Bucks, Atlanta Hawks, and Detroit Pistons.
Ham is perhaps best known for his iconic dunk during the 1996 NCAA Tournament when he shattered the backboard while playing for Texas Tech against North Carolina.
After retiring as a player, Ham transitioned into coaching and joined the Los Angeles Lakers as an assistant coach in 2011.
He has also served as an assistant coach for the Atlanta Hawks and the New York Knicks before joining the Milwaukee Bucks in 2018.
Ham is known for his work ethic, attention to detail, and ability to connect with players, which has made him a valuable asset to the coaching staff of the teams he has worked with.
He has been credited with helping develop young players such as Giannis Antetokounmpo and John Collins into All-Star caliber players.
In addition to his coaching duties, Ham is also involved in various charitable initiatives and community outreach programs, using his platform to give back to the community.