From some former head coaches to current ones, like Tyronn Lue, the Lakers have coaching options, including some top assistants and a wild card in JJ Redick.
The Lakers have fired coach Darvin Ham after two seasons, both of which had some unarguable successes and both of which ended with the Lakers losing to Denver in the playoffs. The team reached the Western Conference finals in Ham’s first season and won the in-season tournament in the second. But inconsistent lineups and too much experimentation with personnel combined with a lack of locker room support led to frustration with the bench. Whatever the cause, the future is now what matters most.
Mike Budenholzer, Ham’s former boss in Milwaukee and Atlanta, is expected to fetch the biggest coaching contract this offseason should he take a new job. Other former head coaches who have lead bench roles around the NBA include Scott Brooks and James Borrego. The Lakers could buck their hiring trends and again try to find an established assistant coach ready to take on an elevated role.
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