Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham is in his second year at the helm. He helped lead the Lakers to a 47-35 record and 7th place in the Western Conference.
Although Los Angeles made its second straight playoff season, it was another disappointing season for the purple and gold. Because of this, Ham failed to finish in the top 11 in voting for the 2024 NBA Coach of the Year Award.
The award was presented to Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault.
It’s not just Ham’s fault; however, he is often blamed for starting rotations and strange coaching decisions throughout the season. It partly explains why the Lakers experienced their funk in late December and early January.
This is Ham’s first tenure as head coach. The Lakers organization took a chance. However, it’s clear that some fans are growing tired of his unconventional methods and are hoping for a change this summer. However, it is important to note that the final decision rests with the leaders of the Lakers.
ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports that Ham could be on the hot seat after the Lakers lost their first-round playoff series to the Denver Nuggets in just five games. While Ham hasn’t been horrible on the outside, fans have grown tired of him, and it’s fair to say he hasn’t been successful with LeBron James and Anthony Davis as his superstar duo.
It’s hard to see Ham winning the NBA COTY award, especially with the Lakers.
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