The general consensus across the NBA was that Darvin Ham was long past due for his chance at a head coaching gig. Setting aside the fact that the same people in favor of the Lakers’ hiring of Ham are the same ones who passed on him themselves multiple times throughout the years, the uniform approval of his hiring is a nice positive for the franchise.
In a recent interview with Mark Medina of NBA.com, Lakers owner Jeanie Buss talked about the response she’s had to hiring Ham.
“I’m a big believer in Darvin Ham.