“I’m Leaving” Lakers PG D’Angelo Russell ‘Says He Will Never Play for Lakers Again Without a Head Coach—see_more.
The difficulties the Lakers faced in the 2023–24 campaign were highlighted by Darvin Ham’s remarks during the team’s exit interview. The coaching staff found it difficult to keep a steady rotation as key players came and went from the starting lineup due to injuries.
It is been really difficult. Everyone who has entered and exited the lineup. I am getting flak for not having a regular rotation when my bodies are not consistently healthy.”
“The pressure that comes with this job, even though I love it, frustrates me because I have always maintained my composure in the face of chaos… It is common for common sense to evaporate when discussing my job in particular.”
It is incredible how often people overlook the fundamental component of maintaining lineup consistency, which is based entirely on player health and output. What would you do as a coach if one of your starters was consistently s**ting the bed for ten games in a row?
Although Ham does not mention any players by name, his comment regarding a starter having trouble for ten straight games probably refers to D’Angelo Russell, who went through a difficult period of the season. Russell was benched in the middle of the season due to his inconsistent play, but he later showed great play, especially when it came to his outside shooting.
