EL SEGUNDO CA — Darvin H. gathered his players to the film room in preparation for his first coaching practice. He wanted to establish a brand for his team, and for himself.
“I didn’t dare to show any.” Milwaukee Bucks After the Tuesday’s event, Ham stated that clips were being used. Los Angeles LakersOpening training camp session. “I’m a Laker. Laker through-and-through.”
Ham intends to coach a Lakers team that string together stop after stop. This is his first priority in turning around a group that was 21st in defensive rating.
Ham explained that Ham wanted to control, contain, and contest the practice.
Without any video of 2022-23 Lakers practising to illustrate his points — and his likely smart choice not to use Giannis Antetokounmpo Highlights to teach the likes LeBron James And Anthony Davis Ham turned to Dru Anthrop as head video coordinator and to the analytics department for help in illuminating last year’s ineptitude.
Ham replied, “I just displayed the numbers.”
It seemed to work.
“Set down some house rules for the film room.” Kendrick NunnOne of six former players. “It is definitely a different atmosphere once you step in. … It’s a new vibe with Coach Ham, the new coach. He is implementing what he wants to do. Guys are buying in.”
The uncertainty surrounding a new coach could make it difficult for them to succeed, with the Lakers going through significant roster turnover. Rob Pelinka, vice president of basketball operations, admitted on media day that there could still be future moves.
Ham believes that Ham should be more confident about his play because his starting lineup remains undetermined and the final roster spot has been left vacant. Russell Westbrook And another guard, all vying to be a part of the first unit or camp invitees Matt Ryan And Dwayne Bacon Trying to be part of the team.
Ham stated, “I think it adds some spice to camp, LeBron, AD, they’re who they are, as well Russ, those boys are going to be at them.” “That will only make everyone more successful. It’s a controlled, competitive environment. It isn’t wild or out of control. They can talk their heads off, but the majority of the time they are just trying to execute what we’re throwing at ’em the best. This is how they interact within the competition and they don’t take any slack.
James and Davis are guaranteed to be the first to start. Ham however wanted to clarify that Westbrook could also “absolutely” become a starter.
Ham said that Westbrook was “present and center today” and brought a lot of energy to the gym.
What about the rest?
“Kareem [Abdul-Jabbar], James Worthy, Byron Scott,” Ham deadpanned.
While he might not be a Laker, he is at least familiar with the team’s history.