It’ll just be a matter of whether Ham is steadfast enough to apply it.and if Russ actually applies himself and believes Ham’s words.įor more Lakers talk, subscribe to the Silver Screen and Roll podcast feed on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or Google Podcasts. For more Lakers talk, subscribe to the Silver Screen and Roll podcast feed on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, or Google Podcasts. PatBev is the type of player to hold guys accountable and apply that type of defense-first mindset. It’s been many years since defense has been a strength of his game and he certainly didn’t give a damn about it last year.Īgain, having an open competition for the starting guards spots is great in theory and if Ham and the Lakers are going to be honest about it, it spells good things for the Lakers this season. Because if we’re being honest and Ham is making his decision based on their defense, Russ is not going to start.

It requires a lot of backing of the front office and other members of the roster to do so. You can follow Nicole on Twitter at nicoleganglani. The unfortunate truth is that locker room politics exist and it’s not easy to bench veterans. For more Lakers talk, subscribe to the Silver Screen and Roll podcast feed on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or Google Podcasts. However, how many times have coaches said the starting positions would be up grabs based on some arbitrary standard and then not based their decisions on that very standard? The official home for audio programming from Silver Screen & Roll, SB Nations community for fans of the Los Angeles Lakers.

Gabe's a great poker player and people in the poker world. In theory, Ham’s approach would breed competition and hold players accountable. These days Gabe runs around with Jerry Buss and Frank Mariani, owners of the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers will only trade Russell Westbrook along with their remaining draft equity if it means that they get to. Ham mentioned Kendrick Nunn impressing in offseason workouts so far.- Ohm Youngmisuk September 6, 2022 Lakers willing to trade Russell Westbrook, but only for the right price. Darvin Ham says defense will be a major key when asked if he can envision starting Patrick Beverley and Russell Westbrook together.

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