July 19, 2022
Vince Carter and Ros Gold-Onwude welcome Lakers Head Coach Darvin Ham who talks about rebuilding the roster, LeBron’s Drew League performance, managing Anthony Davis’ health & why he thinks Russell Westbrook is unfairly criticized.
00:00 Welcome to The VC Show with Darvin Ham.
03:00 What did it feel like to earn the Lakers head coaching job?
05:25 Darvin Ham on rebuilding the Lakers roster and giving it a new identity.
10:45 What made you stand out in Lakers interviews?
12:40 What is the significance of African-American representation in NBA coaching ranks?
22:00 Darvin Ham’s reaction to LeBron playing at the Drew League.
30:00 How does Russell Westbrook fit in with the Lakers under Ham?
41:21 What’s the biggest challenge for the Lakers?
43:40 Managing Anthony Davis’ health.
46:45 Vince remembers defending Darvin Ham on his backboard shattering dunk in 1996 NCAA Tournament.
51:15 Darvin Ham on what it was like competing in the 1997 NBA dunk contest vs. Kobe?
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