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LeBron James reacts to Lakers hiring Darvin Ham as head coach

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Alex Evans | Last updated 5/27/22

The Los Angeles Lakers have hired Milwaukee Bucks assistant Darvin Ham as their next head coach, and LeBron James appears to be happy with the team’s choice.

James tweeted a welcoming message toward his new coach on Friday.

“So damn EXCITED!!!!!!!!” James wrote. “Congrats and welcome Coach DHam!!”

So damn EXCITED!!!!!!!! Congrats and welcome Coach DHam!! #LakeShow

— LeBron James (@KingJames) May 28, 2022

While James’ tweet suggested otherwise, he reportedly favored a more accomplished coach if given the choice.

But James appears to be on board with the Lakers’ final decision.

The Lakers are looking to turn things around following a disastrous 33-49 campaign in which they failed to reach the postseason. Ham is replacing Frank Vogel, who won a championship in his first season with the Lakers but was fired two years later. How Ham maximizes Russell Westbrook apparently is a key factor for the Lakers.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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