Draymond Green: I think it would be wrong for Lakers to fire Darvin Ham, their roster didn't get better
ClutchPoints: “I think it’ll be wrong to fire him… [The Lakers] roster didn’t get better than last year… Everybody will blame [him], like, ‘Oh, it’s his fault.’ Is it really?” Draymond Green on why Darvin Ham doesn’t deserve the blame 🗣️ (via @TheVolumeSports) pic.twitter.com/cT1Cbkzewe
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James Plowright @British_Buzz
If Lakers HC Darvin Ham is fired, that could add a new wrinkle into Charlotte’s coaching search.
Ham was an assistant with the Hawks when Schnall/Peterson were there. He was also a finalist before when Atkinson/Clifford were appointed but took the LA job instead. pic.twitter.com/ifBWC6vZet – 1:40 PM
If Lakers HC Darvin Ham is fired, that could add a new wrinkle into Charlotte’s coaching search.
Ham was an assistant with the Hawks when Schnall/Peterson were there. He was also a finalist before when Atkinson/Clifford were appointed but took the LA job instead. pic.twitter.com/ifBWC6vZet – 1:40 PM
Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
Draymond Green reacts to Anthony Edwards’ performance in Game 4 vs. Suns warriorswire.usatoday.com/2024/04/30/dra… pic.twitter.com/uoyuWvlqGE – 1:00 PM
Draymond Green reacts to Anthony Edwards’ performance in Game 4 vs. Suns warriorswire.usatoday.com/2024/04/30/dra… pic.twitter.com/uoyuWvlqGE – 1:00 PM
Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
Draymond Green takes shot at Jusuf Nurkic after Suns get swept in first round of playoffs warriorswire.usatoday.com/2024/04/29/dra… pic.twitter.com/sjiMQAxlS7 – 10:00 PM
Draymond Green takes shot at Jusuf Nurkic after Suns get swept in first round of playoffs warriorswire.usatoday.com/2024/04/29/dra… pic.twitter.com/sjiMQAxlS7 – 10:00 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
For the sickos who like to watch, Wednesday’s @LockedOnLakers pod, on YouTube! We break down the reports of Darvin Ham’s imminent firing, how things got so bad, and why the Lakers must be careful picking his replacement. @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
youtu.be/47sp7UOjevo?t=1 – 4:03 PM
For the sickos who like to watch, Wednesday’s @LockedOnLakers pod, on YouTube! We break down the reports of Darvin Ham’s imminent firing, how things got so bad, and why the Lakers must be careful picking his replacement. @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
youtu.be/47sp7UOjevo?t=1 – 4:03 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Lakers are conducting exit interviews with their players today, sources told ESPN, and continues to go through its evaluation of the season as it pertains to deciding on the future of Darvin Ham coaching the team. – 1:53 PM
The Lakers are conducting exit interviews with their players today, sources told ESPN, and continues to go through its evaluation of the season as it pertains to deciding on the future of Darvin Ham coaching the team. – 1:53 PM
Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
Draymond Green reacts to Anthony Edwards’ performance in Game 4 vs. Suns warriorswire.usatoday.com/2024/04/30/dra… pic.twitter.com/aXgR0CfL5L – 12:01 PM
Draymond Green reacts to Anthony Edwards’ performance in Game 4 vs. Suns warriorswire.usatoday.com/2024/04/30/dra… pic.twitter.com/aXgR0CfL5L – 12:01 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Tuesday’s @LockedOnLakers podcast! According to multiple reports, Darvin Ham is likely to get fired soon. How did it get this bad in just two seasons? And do the Lakers even know what they want in a coach? @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wil… – 10:25 AM
Tuesday’s @LockedOnLakers podcast! According to multiple reports, Darvin Ham is likely to get fired soon. How did it get this bad in just two seasons? And do the Lakers even know what they want in a coach? @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wil… – 10:25 AM
Monte Poole @MontePooleNBCS
Don’t know Darvin Ham. Never met him. But the dragging he’s getting indicates some believe the Lakers had a comparable roster. That ‘coaching’ was the diff. Like Max Christie woulda . . . Nvm
LA was at least one defensive dawg short. At least. – 8:33 PM
Don’t know Darvin Ham. Never met him. But the dragging he’s getting indicates some believe the Lakers had a comparable roster. That ‘coaching’ was the diff. Like Max Christie woulda . . . Nvm
LA was at least one defensive dawg short. At least. – 8:33 PM
Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
Draymond Green takes shot at Jusuf Nurkic after Suns get swept in first round of playoffs warriorswire.usatoday.com/2024/04/29/dra… pic.twitter.com/dGqbJnvzTD – 8:00 PM
Draymond Green takes shot at Jusuf Nurkic after Suns get swept in first round of playoffs warriorswire.usatoday.com/2024/04/29/dra… pic.twitter.com/dGqbJnvzTD – 8:00 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“To me respect comes with that”
Even if Darvin Ham doesn’t return to the Lakers, @Jumpshot8 thinks he should be proud of the way he did his job #LakeShow pic.twitter.com/5yf6VpE1qV – 5:59 PM
“To me respect comes with that”
Even if Darvin Ham doesn’t return to the Lakers, @Jumpshot8 thinks he should be proud of the way he did his job #LakeShow pic.twitter.com/5yf6VpE1qV – 5:59 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“I do understand the realities of the situation”
🔊 @RickKamlaSports and Ryan McDonough break down the news of Darvin Ham in jeopardy of losing his job with the Lakers #LakeShow pic.twitter.com/9orM0aeDlB – 5:06 PM
“I do understand the realities of the situation”
🔊 @RickKamlaSports and Ryan McDonough break down the news of Darvin Ham in jeopardy of losing his job with the Lakers #LakeShow pic.twitter.com/9orM0aeDlB – 5:06 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Where do the Lakers stand with Darvin Ham currently? 👀
@wojespn says the relationship is “very uncertain.” pic.twitter.com/z0HpI2DQ1c – 3:58 PM
Where do the Lakers stand with Darvin Ham currently? 👀
@wojespn says the relationship is “very uncertain.” pic.twitter.com/z0HpI2DQ1c – 3:58 PM
Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
Draymond Green takes shot at Jusuf Nurkic after Suns get swept in first round of playoffs warriorswire.usatoday.com/2024/04/29/dra… pic.twitter.com/RU8gADymQr – 10:00 AM
Draymond Green takes shot at Jusuf Nurkic after Suns get swept in first round of playoffs warriorswire.usatoday.com/2024/04/29/dra… pic.twitter.com/RU8gADymQr – 10:00 AM
Get Up @GetUpESPN
“I think next year you’ll see a different head coach for the Los Angeles Lakers. … I think Darvin Ham is an incredible coach. I think he would be better suited for a younger team.”
—@RealJayWilliams pic.twitter.com/QiwXjXhKLs – 8:46 AM
“I think next year you’ll see a different head coach for the Los Angeles Lakers. … I think Darvin Ham is an incredible coach. I think he would be better suited for a younger team.”
—@RealJayWilliams pic.twitter.com/QiwXjXhKLs – 8:46 AM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Per @mcten , Darvin Ham’s job is in ‘serious jeopardy’ after the Lakers lost in 5 to the Nuggets
Ham is 90-74 in 2 seasons as the Lakers coach pic.twitter.com/hIM4CrUnlo – 6:39 AM
Per @mcten , Darvin Ham’s job is in ‘serious jeopardy’ after the Lakers lost in 5 to the Nuggets
Ham is 90-74 in 2 seasons as the Lakers coach pic.twitter.com/hIM4CrUnlo – 6:39 AM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Darvin Ham spoke about his time coaching the Lakers. pic.twitter.com/WEa9ED8Y5P – 1:54 AM
Darvin Ham spoke about his time coaching the Lakers. pic.twitter.com/WEa9ED8Y5P – 1:54 AM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Inside a Lakers season gone wrong and what’s next for LeBron James, Darvin Ham
— Why Ham’s future is in serious peril
— LeBron’s future in LA
— Where and why things went wrong
— Bronny & more
New for @TheAthletic with @ShamsCharania & @sam_amick: theathletic.com/5453498/2024/0… – 1:52 AM
Inside a Lakers season gone wrong and what’s next for LeBron James, Darvin Ham
— Why Ham’s future is in serious peril
— LeBron’s future in LA
— Where and why things went wrong
— Bronny & more
New for @TheAthletic with @ShamsCharania & @sam_amick: theathletic.com/5453498/2024/0… – 1:52 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
This is pretty damning for Darvin Ham.
Shams, Jovan and Amick bring the heat as always. pic.twitter.com/Ui6XT3yK9b – 1:33 AM
This is pretty damning for Darvin Ham.
Shams, Jovan and Amick bring the heat as always. pic.twitter.com/Ui6XT3yK9b – 1:33 AM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
“I think Darvin Ham is a hell of a coach. That’s not an easy job. I think Darvin does it with class. He’s a good man, good coach, and I wish him all the best. Hopefully, he’ll be around there for a long time because he deserves to be.”
— Michael Malone on Darvin Ham pic.twitter.com/V2Oy4QrM8h – 1:31 AM
“I think Darvin Ham is a hell of a coach. That’s not an easy job. I think Darvin does it with class. He’s a good man, good coach, and I wish him all the best. Hopefully, he’ll be around there for a long time because he deserves to be.”
— Michael Malone on Darvin Ham pic.twitter.com/V2Oy4QrM8h – 1:31 AM
Austin Burton @AmaarBurton
Stephen Curry, LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Draymond Green teaming up next season… pic.twitter.com/jGwuBqxqwz – 1:23 AM
Stephen Curry, LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Draymond Green teaming up next season… pic.twitter.com/jGwuBqxqwz – 1:23 AM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
When Michael Malone said he hopes Darvin Ham is around coaching the Lakers for a long time, my immediate thought was I bet he does – 1:09 AM
When Michael Malone said he hopes Darvin Ham is around coaching the Lakers for a long time, my immediate thought was I bet he does – 1:09 AM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Michael Malone: “I think Darvin Ham is a hell of a coach. That’s not an easy job. I think Darvin does it with class. He’s a good man, good coach, and I wish him all the best. Hopefully, he’ll be around there for a long time because he deserves to be.” pic.twitter.com/PJsDU6qfMF – 1:09 AM
Michael Malone: “I think Darvin Ham is a hell of a coach. That’s not an easy job. I think Darvin does it with class. He’s a good man, good coach, and I wish him all the best. Hopefully, he’ll be around there for a long time because he deserves to be.” pic.twitter.com/PJsDU6qfMF – 1:09 AM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
The Lakers are in the midst of holding their 2023-24 end-of-season/exit interviews.
Darvin Ham, Jaxson Hayes and Gabe Vincent have already spoken, with Spencer Dinwiddie speaking now. – 12:57 AM
The Lakers are in the midst of holding their 2023-24 end-of-season/exit interviews.
Darvin Ham, Jaxson Hayes and Gabe Vincent have already spoken, with Spencer Dinwiddie speaking now. – 12:57 AM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Darvin Ham: “It’s been a hell of a two years sitting in this seat, I’ll tell you that. It’s been a hell of a two years.” – 12:48 AM
Darvin Ham: “It’s been a hell of a two years sitting in this seat, I’ll tell you that. It’s been a hell of a two years.” – 12:48 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
“It’s been a hell of a two years sitting in this seat, I’ll tell you that. It’s been a hell of a two years.” – Darvin Ham – 12:45 AM
“It’s been a hell of a two years sitting in this seat, I’ll tell you that. It’s been a hell of a two years.” – Darvin Ham – 12:45 AM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Darvin Ham said injury issues kept Lakers from reaching their goals after first-round exit: “Stay healthy. You take a lot of flak for your rotations and all of that. Rotations are secondary. The primary is health.” – 12:43 AM
Darvin Ham said injury issues kept Lakers from reaching their goals after first-round exit: “Stay healthy. You take a lot of flak for your rotations and all of that. Rotations are secondary. The primary is health.” – 12:43 AM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Darvin Ham on what the Lakers need to be more successful next season: “Stay healthy. Stay healthy. You take a lot of flak for your rotations, but rotations are secondary. Primary is health. … Health is the greatest of wealth. That’s pretty much it.” – 12:43 AM
Darvin Ham on what the Lakers need to be more successful next season: “Stay healthy. Stay healthy. You take a lot of flak for your rotations, but rotations are secondary. Primary is health. … Health is the greatest of wealth. That’s pretty much it.” – 12:43 AM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Michael Malone gave Darvin Ham his stamp of approval for the way he coached the Lakers this series:
“Hopefully he will be around there for a long time.” – 12:39 AM
Michael Malone gave Darvin Ham his stamp of approval for the way he coached the Lakers this series:
“Hopefully he will be around there for a long time.” – 12:39 AM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
“I think Darvin Ham’s a hell of a coach. That’s not an easy job,” Malone says.
Malone wishes Ham the best and hopes he’s around for a long time. – 12:38 AM
“I think Darvin Ham’s a hell of a coach. That’s not an easy job,” Malone says.
Malone wishes Ham the best and hopes he’s around for a long time. – 12:38 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I wrote about the missed opportunities of Darvin Ham’s second season and the dangers of bringing him back for a third.
cbssports.com/nba/news/darvi… – 12:31 AM
I wrote about the missed opportunities of Darvin Ham’s second season and the dangers of bringing him back for a third.
cbssports.com/nba/news/darvi… – 12:31 AM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
With the score tied 99-99, we have a huge challenge here with 3:04 remaining by Darvin Ham on an AD foul against Jokic. – 12:18 AM
With the score tied 99-99, we have a huge challenge here with 3:04 remaining by Darvin Ham on an AD foul against Jokic. – 12:18 AM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Darvin Ham went way too long without calling a timeout during that run. – 11:45 PM
Darvin Ham went way too long without calling a timeout during that run. – 11:45 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Darvin Ham finally calls timeout about 94 possessions too late….. – 11:44 PM
Darvin Ham finally calls timeout about 94 possessions too late….. – 11:44 PM
Nick Wright @getnickwright
“I’m surprised Darvin Ham hasn’t called a timeout yet here.”
Spoken like a man watching his first Lakers game of the year. – 11:42 PM
“I’m surprised Darvin Ham hasn’t called a timeout yet here.”
Spoken like a man watching his first Lakers game of the year. – 11:42 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Game 6 will be very interesting in Los Angeles. Y’all might even need to give Darvin Ham credit – 11:08 PM
Game 6 will be very interesting in Los Angeles. Y’all might even need to give Darvin Ham credit – 11:08 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Austin Reaves was called for a shooting foul on a Jamal Murray three. Darvin Ham is challenging with 9:35 in the first quarter, which means they must feel good about this being overturned. – 10:10 PM
Austin Reaves was called for a shooting foul on a Jamal Murray three. Darvin Ham is challenging with 9:35 in the first quarter, which means they must feel good about this being overturned. – 10:10 PM
Khobi Price @khobi_price
Darvin Ham on the status of Jarred Vanderbilt for Game 5: “He’s still going through his process. We’ll feel it out.” – 8:38 PM
Darvin Ham on the status of Jarred Vanderbilt for Game 5: “He’s still going through his process. We’ll feel it out.” – 8:38 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Darvin Ham said Jarred Vanderbilt will go through his pregame process and remains a game-time decision for Game 5. – 8:37 PM
Darvin Ham said Jarred Vanderbilt will go through his pregame process and remains a game-time decision for Game 5. – 8:37 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Darvin Ham on Jarred Vanderbilt’s status for Game 5 and how he will use him if he is cleared: “He’s still going through his process and we’ll feel it out” – 8:37 PM
Darvin Ham on Jarred Vanderbilt’s status for Game 5 and how he will use him if he is cleared: “He’s still going through his process and we’ll feel it out” – 8:37 PM
Jimmy Spencer @JimmySpencer
From the beginning, @Money23Green …
Draymond Green and @TheTraeYoung’s conversation at the 2023 @uninterrupted Film Festival has won @TheWebbyAwards Best Live Podcast Recording.
More good people & things to come at this summer’s 2024 UNINTERRUPTED Film Festival … 👀 pic.twitter.com/L07pL730jE – 6:29 PM
From the beginning, @Money23Green …
Draymond Green and @TheTraeYoung’s conversation at the 2023 @uninterrupted Film Festival has won @TheWebbyAwards Best Live Podcast Recording.
More good people & things to come at this summer’s 2024 UNINTERRUPTED Film Festival … 👀 pic.twitter.com/L07pL730jE – 6:29 PM
More on this storyline
“The latest I’ve heard is the plan is still to move on from Darvin Ham at some point, likely by the end of the week, potentially as early as tomorrow, then the head coaching search will start. I’ve already started to hear some names from different people.” -via Apple Podcasts / May 2, 2024
“I think there’s a lot of uncertainty coming out of that organization,” Green said on The Draymond Green Show. What’s going to happen with Darvin Ham? Me personally, I think it’ll wrong to fire him for multiple reasons. “However, he’ll catch a lot of flack for the season that they had. But their roster didn’t get better than last year and they were a play-in team. Yeah, they made it to the Conference Finals with LeBron James and Anthony Davis playing the way that they were playing, but they didn’t get better. “They lost Dennis Schroder. I don’t think they replaced him well. Gabe Vincent didn’t bring anything to the season. Obviously he was hurt. But even once he got in, he didn’t shoot the ball well. Schroder was huge for them and they lost him… -via TalkBasket / May 2, 2024
Duane Rankin: “You sitting there saying, Darvin Ham needs to get fired, Frank Vogel needs to get fired. Who put them trash ass teams together need to get fired. They didn’t just all the sudden suck as coaches. People who put them teams together should start packing.” Charles Barkley. #Suns pic.twitter.com/23AbQdNoTy -via Twitter @DuaneRankin / May 2, 2024
The four-time NBA champion has until June 29 to opt in. Despite the contractual uncertainty, the overall view is that James will opt out and re-sign with the Lakers. Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green holds a similar view. While admitting that LeBron’s decision is not known, Green expects him to remain a Laker. “I don’t quite see him leaving L.A. Just don’t really see it. Just my opinion. But we shall see what happens with that,” Green said on The Draymond Green Show. -via TalkBasket / May 2, 2024
ClutchPoints: “Hope that brother gets the help he needs.” Draymond Green on Jusuf Nurkic having the worst playoff win percentage in NBA history 😅 (via @Money23Green / IG) pic.twitter.com/s5Y9BhHYAG -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / April 29, 2024