“I Benched Russ, I’ll Bench You”: Ex-laker Issues Warning to Other Guards About Darvin Ham After D’Angelo Russell’s Demotion

In the unpredictable world of NBA coaching, what coaches do is often a subject that people like to talk about and wonder about. Patrick Baverly, a former Lakers player, recently gave an interesting view on Coach Darvin Ham’s choice to make D’Angelo Russell sit out. Baverly hinted at a strategic move, suggesting that Coach Ham’s ability to make such decisions could impact any guard joining the Lakers. This revelation has stirred conversation and speculation about the motives behind player demotions under Ham’s coaching tenure.

Decoding Darvin Ham’s Bold Move with D’Angelo Russell

Patrick Baverly talked about how smart Coach Darvin Ham is. He explained it mostly in relation to D’Angelo Russell’s recent change in role. Baverly said he thought that Ham’s choice to make Russel sit down was more than just a normal coaching action. Bev said, “I look back on it, and I think it was very strategic for Darvin Ham to have the ability to bench a player like him. Now, you can bench anybody.”

Baverly said this sends out a strong message: “I benched Russ, I’ll bench you.” Looking back, he thinks it was a plan. This might affect guards in the Lakers’ team more broadly.

The veteran player talked about how much he trusts Ham to make decisions, saying, “I’ve always been honest. You know, I think that getting what you want a team needs the best choices.” This means Baverly believes planning moves like putting players on the bench are important for creating winning teams.

Coach Darvin Ham’s winning formula

Coach Darvin Ham deals with star players like LeBron James and Anthony Davis. In a time when the Lakers use their big two a lot, Ham explained why they play for so long in one game.

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Instead of worrying about using James and Davis too much, risking them getting hurt, Coach Ham said this choice was because of their great play and their willingness to keep playing. He said, “It’s not like ‘OK we need more players so we have to make them play.'”

LeBron James and Anthony Davis are doing well, playing more than 34 and 35 minutes each game. Coach Ham’s reason shows us how the Lakers use their big stars to help win games. This idea, along with what Patrick Baverly just told us recently, makes the Lakers’ season even more exciting. Fans and people studying sports are waiting carefully to see how the story plays out.

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