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Everyone has something to say about Darvin Ham’s selection as the new Los Angeles Lakers head coach. While the majority of fans and NBA experts believe that this step will help the Lakers strengthen their team. Another person who has come out in support of Ham is Celtics forward AI Horford.?

While addressing a press conference, the Eastern Conference Champion said that he was happy for Ham. He was full of praise for Ham and while talking about him, he said, ?So much respect for him. He was one of those guys in Atlanta that took me under his wings?.

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Horford added, ?Darvin, an extremely hard worker. He really challenged me to be a better player.? He believes that Darvin is the kind of guy that the Lakers want right now.

Al Horford, Darvin Ham and their relationship with Atlanta Hawks

Al Horford and Darvin Ham have worked together during their days at the?Atlanta Hawks. Horford was drafted in 2007 and was the third pick of the first round. He left Atlanta in 2016 and went to the Boston Celtics. The Hawks have struggled since his exit and failed to reach any conference final since then.?

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Darvin Ham joined Atlanta as an assistant coach in 2013. He was a part of the team that was considered the best coaching staff Atlanta ever had. Although he eventually moved to Milwaukee Bucks in 2018 to join them as an assistant coach and helped them become champions last year.?

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Atlanta Hawks and their dissatisfaction with Al Horford’s exit

Atlanta Hawks fans were immensely disappointed on hearing the news of Horford?s exit. They believed that he was a crucial member of their 60-win team. The Hawks were ranked in the bottom five for their defense this season and clearly, the fans believe that downfall began with Horford leaving the team.

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Horford has begun this year?s NBA finals with an amazing first game. While Ham is yet to prove his worth as a head coach. Things have gone their way since their exit from Atlanta, but what will happen in the future is yet to be unveiled.