May 2, Beijing time, according to the Lakers
Team reporter Dave McMenamin reports that Lakers management will conduct in-depth interviews with players today and fully evaluate the team's overall performance this season, which will focus on the future role of head coach Darwin Ham. The decision is based on the backdrop of the team's unfortunate exit from the first round of the playoffs this season with a 1-4 loss to the Nuggets.
Previously, renowned sports journalist Shams Charania revealed after the Lakers' playoff loss that
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Inside shareholders are skeptical of Ham's coaching ability and have hinted that he may be at risk of being removed from the team.Shams further noted that throughout most of the season, there was a general consensus within the Lakers that Ham had problems with roster rotation, game plan development and tactical adjustments, which directly contributed to the team's poor record and, in turn, triggered discontent in the locker room.The Lakers have also been a leader in the Lakers' defense of the NBA, which has been a major factor in their success in the NBA.
Darwin Ham has been the head coach of the Lakers since June 2022 and has a wealth of previous experience as a player and assistant coach. However, he has encountered unprecedented challenges in his coaching this season. The Lakers had an up-and-down regular season, despite having James
, Davis and other superstars added, but the team's overall performance did not meet expectations. After entering the playoffs, the Lakers suffered a powerful first round
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, who were eventually eliminated from the tournament by a score of 1-4.
Lakers management's decision will undoubtedly have a profound impact on the team's future. Ham's stay or go is not only related to the team's tactical system and the psychological state of the players, but also related to the Lakers' rebuilding and rise in the new season. However, for the Lakers, this is also a necessary decision. They need to find the root of the problem in reflection and seek solutions to ensure that the team can return to the top in the future.
