The Los Angeles Lakers have made a jaw-dropping move! On Friday, the team announced they've parted ways with head coach Darvin Ham 😮. According to ESPN, his entire coaching crew is also out.
\"We greatly appreciate Darvin Ham's efforts on behalf of the Lakers and recognize the many accomplishments achieved over the past two seasons, including last year's remarkable run to the Western Conference finals,\" said Rob Pelinka, the Lakers' vice president of basketball operations and general manager, in a heartfelt statement.
He continued, \"We all want to thank Darvin for his dedication and positivity. While this was a difficult decision to make, it is the best course of action following a full review of the season. The organization will remain unwavering in its commitment to deliver championship-caliber basketball to Lakers fans around the world.\" 🏀💜💛
The decision comes just days after the Lakers were ousted by the Denver Nuggets, losing the series 4-1 in the Western Conference first-round playoffs. Ouch! 😔 To add salt to the wound, the Lakers were also swept by the Nuggets in the West Finals last season. They've dropped 12 of their past 13 games against Denver, both in the regular season and playoffs. Talk about a tough rival! 😩
Fans are buzzing with questions: Who will step up to lead the Lakers now? Can the team regroup and reclaim their glory days? Stay tuned, Lakers Nation! 🚀
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Lakers fire coach Darvin Ham, making him scapegoat for postseason loss
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