Darvin Ham on Lakers' struggles: 'This is a marathon and we hit a tough stretch'
After the game, Ham’s voice was loudest and sternest when chiding people who, in his opinion, are missing the big picture. “This is the NBA, man. This is a marathon, and you have to look at the totality of the picture,” he said. “I’m tired of people living and dying with every single game we play. It’s ludicrous, actually. It’s like, ‘C’mon man, this is a marathon.’ And we hit a tough stretch.”
Source: Dan Woike @ Los Angeles Times
Source: Dan Woike @ Los Angeles Times
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
As Lakers continue to spiral, Darvin Ham is clearly feeling the heat under his seat
cbssports.com/nba/news/as-la… – 2:50 AM
As Lakers continue to spiral, Darvin Ham is clearly feeling the heat under his seat
cbssports.com/nba/news/as-la… – 2:50 AM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Darvin Ham: “I’m in this thing for the fight. And I’m not going to hang my head or anything, I’m disappointed we lost, disappointed that we have lost multiple games now in a row. But this is only gonna make that fire bigger in my chest, to try to figure this thing out.” – 1:51 AM
Darvin Ham: “I’m in this thing for the fight. And I’m not going to hang my head or anything, I’m disappointed we lost, disappointed that we have lost multiple games now in a row. But this is only gonna make that fire bigger in my chest, to try to figure this thing out.” – 1:51 AM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Darvin Ham after the Lakers loss to the Grizz.
(via @mcten) pic.twitter.com/4golRJoi31 – 1:26 AM
Darvin Ham after the Lakers loss to the Grizz.
(via @mcten) pic.twitter.com/4golRJoi31 – 1:26 AM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said he apologized to Darvin Ham and Lakers players for stepping on court and interrupting play. But he took issue with LeBron James making contact with Jaren Jackson Jr. during fight for looseball pic.twitter.com/srBl0Ni74k – 12:54 AM
Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins said he apologized to Darvin Ham and Lakers players for stepping on court and interrupting play. But he took issue with LeBron James making contact with Jaren Jackson Jr. during fight for looseball pic.twitter.com/srBl0Ni74k – 12:54 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Darvin Ham: “I’m tired of people living and dying with every game we play … This is a marathon” – 12:50 AM
Darvin Ham: “I’m tired of people living and dying with every game we play … This is a marathon” – 12:50 AM
Rick Noland @RickNoland
At least Lakers won play-in tournament. Darvin Ham can put that on his resume – 12:42 AM
At least Lakers won play-in tournament. Darvin Ham can put that on his resume – 12:42 AM
Chris Vernon @ChrisVernonShow
lebron missing all kinds of ft’s, throwin ball all over the place, hittin side of backboard. darvin ham gotta get that under control. – 12:30 AM
lebron missing all kinds of ft’s, throwin ball all over the place, hittin side of backboard. darvin ham gotta get that under control. – 12:30 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
New story: Darvin Ham dug his heels in with his team stuck in a midseason slump, stating he has the Lakers’ brass behind him. “I’m solid, man. I’ve been through a ton of ‘ish’ in my life and this is a walk in the park. Trust me.” bit.ly/3NUtWfH – 10:59 PM
New story: Darvin Ham dug his heels in with his team stuck in a midseason slump, stating he has the Lakers’ brass behind him. “I’m solid, man. I’ve been through a ton of ‘ish’ in my life and this is a walk in the park. Trust me.” bit.ly/3NUtWfH – 10:59 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Lakers coach Darvin Ham was asked pregame whether it “angered” him to hear stories about his position and the play of his team in a negative fashion.
His full response: pic.twitter.com/e38bE49qCn – 9:18 PM
Lakers coach Darvin Ham was asked pregame whether it “angered” him to hear stories about his position and the play of his team in a negative fashion.
His full response: pic.twitter.com/e38bE49qCn – 9:18 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Lakers coach Darvin Ham said he still feels support from Jeanie Buss and Rob Pelinka pic.twitter.com/1YnR4a3mas – 8:34 PM
Lakers coach Darvin Ham said he still feels support from Jeanie Buss and Rob Pelinka pic.twitter.com/1YnR4a3mas – 8:34 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Darvin Ham confirmed that Russell and Hachimura will both be out tonight vs. Memphis, and remain day to day.
Having watched the film of the loss vs. Miami, he thought the players competed, but couldn’t overcome excess turnovers and missed shots (particularly 3’s). – 8:31 PM
Darvin Ham confirmed that Russell and Hachimura will both be out tonight vs. Memphis, and remain day to day.
Having watched the film of the loss vs. Miami, he thought the players competed, but couldn’t overcome excess turnovers and missed shots (particularly 3’s). – 8:31 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Darvin Ham said he has the support of Jeanie Buss and Rob Pelinka and says speculation about his job performance “comes with the territory” in pointed pregame remarks Friday pic.twitter.com/DYOB7s3Zg3 – 8:25 PM
Darvin Ham said he has the support of Jeanie Buss and Rob Pelinka and says speculation about his job performance “comes with the territory” in pointed pregame remarks Friday pic.twitter.com/DYOB7s3Zg3 – 8:25 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Darvin Ham said he remains aligned with Lakers governor Jeanie Buss and vice president of basketball operations/general manager Rob Pelinka. He said until that changes he’s going to keep his head down and keep doing his job. – 8:24 PM
Darvin Ham said he remains aligned with Lakers governor Jeanie Buss and vice president of basketball operations/general manager Rob Pelinka. He said until that changes he’s going to keep his head down and keep doing his job. – 8:24 PM
Michael Wallace @MyMikeCheck
Darvin Ham confirms DeAngelo and Rui are both out tonight against @memgrizz and are considered “day-to-day” – 8:19 PM
Darvin Ham confirms DeAngelo and Rui are both out tonight against @memgrizz and are considered “day-to-day” – 8:19 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
For the sicko’s who like to watch, Friday’s @LockedOnLakers pod, on YouTube. The @TheAthleticNBA published a report about an increasing divide between Lakers players and Darvin Ham. Can this situation get fixed? @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
youtu.be/vHtbc3TmEXA?t=5 – 5:08 PM
For the sicko’s who like to watch, Friday’s @LockedOnLakers pod, on YouTube. The @TheAthleticNBA published a report about an increasing divide between Lakers players and Darvin Ham. Can this situation get fixed? @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
youtu.be/vHtbc3TmEXA?t=5 – 5:08 PM
The Ringer @ringernba
Darvin Ham has allegedly lost the Lakers locker room. Is his time up as the Lakers head coach?
: youtu.be/Ba5oboA3lcY pic.twitter.com/fdhb1Lmp6D – 4:33 PM
Darvin Ham has allegedly lost the Lakers locker room. Is his time up as the Lakers head coach?
: youtu.be/Ba5oboA3lcY pic.twitter.com/fdhb1Lmp6D – 4:33 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Friday’s @LockedOnLakers podcast! We discuss the report from @jovanbuha & @ShamsCharania about a disconnect between Lakers players and Darvin Ham. How did we get here? How can it be fixed? @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
Subscribe. Rate. Enjoy. Thx!
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rep… – 10:34 AM
Friday’s @LockedOnLakers podcast! We discuss the report from @jovanbuha & @ShamsCharania about a disconnect between Lakers players and Darvin Ham. How did we get here? How can it be fixed? @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
Subscribe. Rate. Enjoy. Thx!
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rep… – 10:34 AM
Sam Amick @sam_amick
Trouble in Paradise: What I’m hearing about Darvin Ham’s sensitive situation in Laker Land, and why this next stretch of the schedule is so crucial, at @TheAthletic
theathletic.com/5179956/2024/0… – 10:29 AM
Trouble in Paradise: What I’m hearing about Darvin Ham’s sensitive situation in Laker Land, and why this next stretch of the schedule is so crucial, at @TheAthletic
theathletic.com/5179956/2024/0… – 10:29 AM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
Darvin Ham’s status could reportedly be in doubt with the Lakers
@TheFrankIsola and @Scalabrine react to the news on The Starting Lineup
#LakeShow pic.twitter.com/I42p37jGJl – 10:08 AM
Darvin Ham’s status could reportedly be in doubt with the Lakers
@TheFrankIsola and @Scalabrine react to the news on The Starting Lineup
#LakeShow pic.twitter.com/I42p37jGJl – 10:08 AM
More on this storyline
A report in The Athletic said there was “a deepening disconnect” between Ham and the locker room while citing six unnamed sources. “It’s just, the one thing that’s crazy is that it reminds me of when I used to watch ’60 Minutes’ with my father in the ‘80s,” Ham said. “And one particular show they were talking about La Cosa Nostra and the mafia and these guys were starting to go to trial and their star witness shows up with a black potato sack over his head and shades. And due to fear, the name can’t really be released. -via Los Angeles Times / January 6, 2024
“And so this seems to be the standard of reporting now for NBA,” Ham continued. “People on the internet and whatever. And not all reporters — I don’t want to disrespect anybody in the room — but when you say the source is anonymous by choice and they don’t want to put their name on something, but they want to give you the information and then you take the information and now everybody gets a chance to dissect it and spread it all out in their own way, it’s kind of disingenuous. And I wish we would get to a place where people are firm enough to stand on what they’re saying and then maybe we can have real dialogue and get to it.” -via Los Angeles Times / January 6, 2024
George Karl: Darvin Ham has been thru serious adversity in his life, including being shot in the face as a kid. So when he talks about media rumoring or casual Laker trolls being a comparative walk in the park, he’s not kidding!! Carry on Coach Ham! 
pic.twitter.com/x3HdK1wj8H -via Twitter @CoachKarl22 / January 6, 2024
pic.twitter.com/x3HdK1wj8H -via Twitter @CoachKarl22 / January 6, 2024