Darvin Ham References Getting Shot When Talking About ‘Pressure’

It’s safe to say Lakers new head coach Darvin Ham isn’t necessarily feeling any “pressure” to bring a championship culture back to LA.

When asked about the magnitude of his new gig, Ham referenced his tough upbringing, including the time he got shot in his hometown going up.

Asked a question about feeling pressure as the new Lakers coach, Darvin Ham cited when he was shot by a stray bullet as a kid, and said that either makes you fearfull or fearless. He’s fearless. Pressure doesn’t come from hoops. It’s a challenge he’s excited about.

— Mike Trudell (@LakersReporter) June 6, 2022

Darvin Ham was pressed with an array of tough questions during his introductory conference, but the main takeaway was his comments on point guard Russell Westbrook.

To put an end to all the speculation surrounding Westbrook’s future with the lakers, Ham indicated that he still believes Russ can be dominant.

“Russ is one of the best players our league has ever seen, and still there’s still a ton left in that tank,” he said.

While Darvin Ham will have his work cut out for him in LA, he appears to be up to the challenge.

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