Darvin Ham on D'Angelo Russell: He needs to go out there and be aggressive
Harrison Wind: Darvin Ham pregame: “D-Lo is one of our biggest weapons…I just need D-Lo to go out there and play aggressive basketball.”
Source: Twitter @HarrisonWind
Source: Twitter @HarrisonWind
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Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
D’Angelo Russell has played badly in this series. Most of the criticism he’s gotten (including some from me) has been warranted.
But remember that without him, the Lakers lose to Memphis. Maybe Golden State too. He was an important part of this run even if he couldn’t finish it. – 11:46 PM
D’Angelo Russell has played badly in this series. Most of the criticism he’s gotten (including some from me) has been warranted.
But remember that without him, the Lakers lose to Memphis. Maybe Golden State too. He was an important part of this run even if he couldn’t finish it. – 11:46 PM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
Darvin Ham: “Circumstances are what they are, difficult but not impossible.” – 11:08 PM
Darvin Ham: “Circumstances are what they are, difficult but not impossible.” – 11:08 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
The Lakers didn’t get enough out of Austin Reaves.
DLo was taking too many touches from him and LeBron James should have deferred much more, like he has in past games to Reaves.
Though Reaves is young he had the matchup advantage and LeBron clearly didn’t have it.
Bad process… – 11:07 PM
The Lakers didn’t get enough out of Austin Reaves.
DLo was taking too many touches from him and LeBron James should have deferred much more, like he has in past games to Reaves.
Though Reaves is young he had the matchup advantage and LeBron clearly didn’t have it.
Bad process… – 11:07 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Last time Lakers lost 3 straight games before this week was the week LeBron broke Kareem’s record… a streak snapped when D’Angelo Russell, Jarred Vanderbilt, and Malik Beasley debuted in Golden State. – 11:03 PM
Last time Lakers lost 3 straight games before this week was the week LeBron broke Kareem’s record… a streak snapped when D’Angelo Russell, Jarred Vanderbilt, and Malik Beasley debuted in Golden State. – 11:03 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
whoever told darvin ham to challenge that should not be the challenge guy anymore – 10:49 PM
whoever told darvin ham to challenge that should not be the challenge guy anymore – 10:49 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
D’Angelo Russell confidence is back in a cage somewhere. Not just the shot and the defense. The turnovers too. – 10:21 PM
D’Angelo Russell confidence is back in a cage somewhere. Not just the shot and the defense. The turnovers too. – 10:21 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
If it weren’t for D’Angelo Russell, the Lakers might actually be leading. – 10:19 PM
If it weren’t for D’Angelo Russell, the Lakers might actually be leading. – 10:19 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
How is D’Angelo Russell still in the game? Just taking touches and shots from Anthony Davis and Austin Reaves. – 10:19 PM
How is D’Angelo Russell still in the game? Just taking touches and shots from Anthony Davis and Austin Reaves. – 10:19 PM
Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
Lakers fans watching D’Angelo Russell pic.twitter.com/UiXjfNiI9c – 10:16 PM
Lakers fans watching D’Angelo Russell pic.twitter.com/UiXjfNiI9c – 10:16 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Michael Malone needs to be sending Christmas cards to Darvin Ham – 10:02 PM
Michael Malone needs to be sending Christmas cards to Darvin Ham – 10:02 PM
Kevin Pelton @kpelton
I understand the concern the Lakers might lose D’Angelo Russell if they bench him, as @mcten reported earlier this week. But they’re about to lose this series by sticking with him, and as a free agent there’s no guarantee Russell will even be on the roster beyond that. – 10:02 PM
I understand the concern the Lakers might lose D’Angelo Russell if they bench him, as @mcten reported earlier this week. But they’re about to lose this series by sticking with him, and as a free agent there’s no guarantee Russell will even be on the roster beyond that. – 10:02 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
No D’Angelo Russell minutes after Nuggets took a 24-11 lead with 3:09 left in 1st quarter.
Interesting to see if Lakers stick with that coming out of halftime – 9:45 PM
No D’Angelo Russell minutes after Nuggets took a 24-11 lead with 3:09 left in 1st quarter.
Interesting to see if Lakers stick with that coming out of halftime – 9:45 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
I really don’t think the Lakers should start DLo in the 2nd half. – 9:45 PM
I really don’t think the Lakers should start DLo in the 2nd half. – 9:45 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
There was a stoppage in play, and Darvin Ham just said something to Jamal. Can’t imagine what that convo’s like right now. – 9:36 PM
There was a stoppage in play, and Darvin Ham just said something to Jamal. Can’t imagine what that convo’s like right now. – 9:36 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Darvin Ham has done the Nuggets a gigantic favor going to the three guards so often in this series. Not sure how it can’t be any more clear that the Lakers can’t guard Denver with those three on the floor at the same time – 8:59 PM
Darvin Ham has done the Nuggets a gigantic favor going to the three guards so often in this series. Not sure how it can’t be any more clear that the Lakers can’t guard Denver with those three on the floor at the same time – 8:59 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Jamal Murray scores his 10th and 11th points of the 1st quarter just as Eddie Murphy takes his seat here in LA. Murray’s trying to go at everybody, and definitely D’Angelo Russell. He has that look in his eye. – 8:51 PM
Jamal Murray scores his 10th and 11th points of the 1st quarter just as Eddie Murphy takes his seat here in LA. Murray’s trying to go at everybody, and definitely D’Angelo Russell. He has that look in his eye. – 8:51 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
D’Angelo Russell makes his first shot from 3, and this might mean he has a huge Game 3 – 8:42 PM
D’Angelo Russell makes his first shot from 3, and this might mean he has a huge Game 3 – 8:42 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Lakers Game 3 starters:
D’Angelo Russell
Austin Reaves
LeBron James
Jarred Vanderbilt
Anthony Davis – 8:10 PM
Lakers Game 3 starters:
D’Angelo Russell
Austin Reaves
LeBron James
Jarred Vanderbilt
Anthony Davis – 8:10 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Lakers and Nuggets with same starting lineups. Darvin Ham talked pregame about how important D’Angelo Russell is to their attack, but if he isn’t lighting it up early that leash has to be short. – 8:06 PM
Lakers and Nuggets with same starting lineups. Darvin Ham talked pregame about how important D’Angelo Russell is to their attack, but if he isn’t lighting it up early that leash has to be short. – 8:06 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Lakers’ starters for Game 3 vs. Denver:
D’Angelo Russell
Austin Reaves
LeBron James
Jarred Vanderbilt
Anthony Davis
LA is 7-5 in the playoffs with this group. – 8:02 PM
Lakers’ starters for Game 3 vs. Denver:
D’Angelo Russell
Austin Reaves
LeBron James
Jarred Vanderbilt
Anthony Davis
LA is 7-5 in the playoffs with this group. – 8:02 PM
Janis Carr @janiscarr
How is LeBron physically feeling at this point in the playoffs? Darvin Ham said, “He’s good. He’s good to go. He was here early as usual. Talked to him. Great spirits. Feeling alive and ready to go out here and have a hell of a game.” – 7:52 PM
How is LeBron physically feeling at this point in the playoffs? Darvin Ham said, “He’s good. He’s good to go. He was here early as usual. Talked to him. Great spirits. Feeling alive and ready to go out here and have a hell of a game.” – 7:52 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Darvin Ham on LeBron James’ poor 3-point shooting: “It looked like the all-time leading scorer in NBA history taking a shot that was being given to him. The numbers say what they say, but I know he’s capable of making those shots. So I don’t want him to be any less aggressive.” – 7:48 PM
Darvin Ham on LeBron James’ poor 3-point shooting: “It looked like the all-time leading scorer in NBA history taking a shot that was being given to him. The numbers say what they say, but I know he’s capable of making those shots. So I don’t want him to be any less aggressive.” – 7:48 PM
Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
Darvin Ham seems tired of hearing the Nuggets complain about coverage and narratives from the media. pic.twitter.com/CRKQR7FiUn – 6:57 PM
Darvin Ham seems tired of hearing the Nuggets complain about coverage and narratives from the media. pic.twitter.com/CRKQR7FiUn – 6:57 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Darvin Ham says he wants D’Angelo Russell to keep playing aggressive basketball, despite the low plus-minus numbers in the series. pic.twitter.com/Ukxr3BlaS5 – 6:56 PM
Darvin Ham says he wants D’Angelo Russell to keep playing aggressive basketball, despite the low plus-minus numbers in the series. pic.twitter.com/Ukxr3BlaS5 – 6:56 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Lakers coach Darvin Ham on how LeBron James has been holding up physically: “He’a good to go.” – 6:54 PM
Lakers coach Darvin Ham on how LeBron James has been holding up physically: “He’a good to go.” – 6:54 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Darvin Ham says LeBron James is feeling good, feeling alive, great spirits and good to go tonight. – 6:53 PM
Darvin Ham says LeBron James is feeling good, feeling alive, great spirits and good to go tonight. – 6:53 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Two things that Darvin Ham said have to be better for LAL vs. DEN: Transition defense and defensive rebounding. He said it isn’t as simple as having fewer players crash the offensive glass; he just can’t have players in “no man’s land” (aka neither crashing nor sprinting back). – 6:51 PM
Two things that Darvin Ham said have to be better for LAL vs. DEN: Transition defense and defensive rebounding. He said it isn’t as simple as having fewer players crash the offensive glass; he just can’t have players in “no man’s land” (aka neither crashing nor sprinting back). – 6:51 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Darvin Ham pregame: “D-Lo is one of our biggest weapons…I just need D-Lo to go out there and play aggressive basketball.” – 6:50 PM
Darvin Ham pregame: “D-Lo is one of our biggest weapons…I just need D-Lo to go out there and play aggressive basketball.” – 6:50 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Darvin Ham on the Lakers’ biggest area of improvement for Game 3:
“Transition defense, their offensive rebounding…it’s huge man. It’s the first line of defense. It’s the first thing we teach.” pic.twitter.com/Qt8CMeceuD – 6:48 PM
Darvin Ham on the Lakers’ biggest area of improvement for Game 3:
“Transition defense, their offensive rebounding…it’s huge man. It’s the first line of defense. It’s the first thing we teach.” pic.twitter.com/Qt8CMeceuD – 6:48 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Darvin Ham says the Lakers’ defensive emphasis going into Game 3 is their transition defense. – 6:48 PM
Darvin Ham says the Lakers’ defensive emphasis going into Game 3 is their transition defense. – 6:48 PM
Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
Darvin Ham hasn’t moved from his courtside seat at Crypto. #dedication 😀 pic.twitter.com/kbcTfq2fnu – 6:27 PM
Darvin Ham hasn’t moved from his courtside seat at Crypto. #dedication 😀 pic.twitter.com/kbcTfq2fnu – 6:27 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
ESPN’s Dave McMenamin joins The Woj Pod to discuss the genius of Nikola Jokic, the burden on Anthony Davis and LeBron James for Games 3 and 4, staying power of Rob Pelinka’s reshaped roster, Darvin Ham, much more
Spotify: spoti.fi/3MF5H4Z
Apple: apple.co/3OpVydE – 10:05 AM
ESPN’s Dave McMenamin joins The Woj Pod to discuss the genius of Nikola Jokic, the burden on Anthony Davis and LeBron James for Games 3 and 4, staying power of Rob Pelinka’s reshaped roster, Darvin Ham, much more
Spotify: spoti.fi/3MF5H4Z
Apple: apple.co/3OpVydE – 10:05 AM
More on this storyline
Mark Medina: Lakers coach Darvin Ham said team’s point of emphasis in Game 3 will center on transition defense and offensive rebounding. -via Twitter @MarkG_Medina / May 20, 2023
Chris Haynes: Jarred Vanderbilt and D’Angelo Russell will start for the Lakers tonight alongside LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Austin Reeves. -via Twitter @ChrisBHaynes / May 18, 2023
Harrison Wind: Darvin Ham pregame: “We have all the faith in the world in D-Lo. We expect him to come out and play big tonight.” -via Twitter @HarrisonWind / May 18, 2023