Gilbert Arenas Call Coach Darvin Ham Unuseful In Puplic.
The Los Angeles Lakers’ recent struggles have not gone unnoticed, especially by former NBA player Gilbert Arenas, who recently expressed his discontent with Coach Darvin Ham’s decision-making, particularly the choice of starting lineups.
“Nobody told you to sub the dud who averages 1.5 and put him as a starter. When are you going to take responsibility for the lineup you are putting out?”
“Now you sub in Van, which pushes you down to 68 points a game.”
“Just to show how bad it is, the worst team in the NBA, the Detroit Pistons, they’re averaging 73 points as a starting 5. Stop these dumba** lineups.”
Gilbert Arenas, during a segment on the show c, criticized Ham’s lineup choices, particularly his decision to start a player with lower averages. He emphasized that the Lakers’ starting five, under such lineups, struggled and only averaged 68 points. Arenas made a pointed comparison to the Detroit Pistons, currently the worst team in the NBA, whose starting five averages 73 points, outperforming the Lakers in this regard.
In response to the Lakers’ offensive challenges and poor three-point threats, Ham initiated a large lineup, which included LeBron James as a point guard alongside Anthony Davis, Reddish, Vanderbilt, and Taurean Prince. This move left D’Angelo Russell on the bench, raising eyebrows and prompting discussions about Ham’s coaching decisions.
Arenas called for accountability, urging Ham to take responsibility for the lineups he puts on the court. The frustration expressed by Arenas reflects a sentiment shared by Lakers fans who have witnessed their team’s recent struggles and are seeking solutions to improve their performance.
As the Lakers navigate through a challenging season, coaching decisions, especially regarding starting lineups, will continue to be scrutinized by both fans and analysts.