In the competitive landscape of the NBA, franchises are relentlessly pursuing key additions to enhance their rosters. With numerous rumors swirling around NBA stars, fans are eagerly anticipating how their teams will strengthen their starting lineups for the upcoming season. Notably, two franchises have reportedly shown interest in bolstering their coaching staff with an individual boasting a previous tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Darvin Ham emerges as a prominent figure of interest. Last season, Ham was an integral part of the coaching team for the Milwaukee Bucks, and he made NBA history by becoming the only individual to secure the NBA Cup with two different teams. His first triumph came with the Lakers, and in a testament to his prowess, he captured another title with the Bucks last season.
Despite a challenging two-season stint as head coach, which didn’t meet his personal expectations, Ham made the strategic decision to return to an assistant coach role with the Bucks. This move has underscored his broad understanding of the game, attracting attention from two franchises that have already announced their head coaches for the next season.
In a recent report, NBA insider Marc Stein of The Stein Line revealed that the Phoenix Suns and the New York Knicks have reportedly expressed interest in acquiring Ham. “Phoenix and now New York, following the appointment of Mike Brown as the Knicks’ new head coach, are keenly interested in luring Darvin Ham away from the Bucks,” Stein reported on his website.
Darvin Ham, Bucks’ assistant coach.
Knicks exploring coaching prospects beyond Ham
With limited head coaching experience at the helm of the Los Angeles Lakers for two seasons, Ham has reportedly piqued the interest of several NBA teams. However, the Knicks are not in pursuit of Ham as their next head coach, but looking for a strong coaching staff around Mike Brown.
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According to Stein’s report, the Knicks’ interest in Ham is not isolated. They are reportedly searching for complementary additions to their coaching staff, with Phil Handy’s name also being mentioned in conversations around Brown’s possible recruitment. However, acquiring talent from the Bucks’ roster of assistant coaches won’t be an easy task.
Reflecting on Ham’s coaching tenure
Ham’s assistant coaching journey began in 2011, where he started with the Lakers, then moved to the Atlanta Hawks, and lastly, the Bucks. Before embracing the challenge of a head coaching role with the Lakers, Ham served a significant four-year stint with the Bucks, achieving a notable career highlight by clinching the NBA Championship with the team.
As a head coach, Ham has presided over 164 regular-season games, achieving a respectable win-loss record of 90-74, resulting in a winning percentage of approximately 54%. In playoff action, he coached 21 games, garnering a win percentage of roughly 33%. With this track record, Ham’s potential candidacy for any coaching role commands serious consideration in the league.
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