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Phil Handy reportedly set to stay with Lakers as part of Darvin Ham’s staff

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Darvin Ham’s first assistant coach decision will be retaining Phil Handy, a big win for him and the Lakers.

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Darvin Ham earned his first big win as Lakers head coach on Tuesday by retaining Phil Handy from last season’s coaching staff, according to multiple reports. Handy, one of the most respected assistants in the league, will be joined by Quinton Crawford as the holdovers from last season’s coaching staff.