By Adiel Kalonji | NBA Editor
Following the fiasco of elimination in the first round of the playoffs against the Nuggets, there is a lot of speculation surrounding the Lakers. Darvin Ham thus finds himself in the hot seat, and in the event that the coach is removed from his functions, LeBron James would have already found his successor.
Facing the Nuggets, the Lakers had to face a very big game in the first round of the playoffs. Although they were widely considered underdogs, the Lakers attempted to take down the defending champions. However, the obstacle was still too great for the band of LeBron James. Led by an excellent duo with Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, Denver managed to eliminate them in 5 rounds.
In fact, a big blur now prevents the Purple & Gold from seeing clearly for their future. Despite the confidence shown by Jeanie Buss and Rob Pelinka in Darvin Ham, the latter is not spared from departure rumors. LA would then have to look for a replacement, but that would already have been found for the King according to the words reported by Heavy Sports from an anonymous leader.
A new coach appointed by LeBron to the Lakers next season?
If it were up to LeBron, Tyronn Lue would be the coach of the Lakers. It’s his friend. Of all the coaches LeBron has known, his favorite is Ty Lue. Now he’s in a position where he can step in as a free agent and maybe he can force the team to do something to get his friend if he gets fired. I think LeBron has a reputation for pulling the strings and dictating the moves.
Read also
Barely eliminated, the XXL 5-player trade mentioned to bring KD and LeBron to the Lakers!
But in reality, this is greatly exaggerated. Anyone who has worked with him will say that he is easy to collaborate with. He has opinions and he lets you know them. And really, you’d be crazy not to ask his opinion. But he is not a puppeteer as some people think. But if Ty Lue is available, I’d be really shocked if he doesn’t push the Lakers to take him.
Under contract until 2025, Tyronn Lue also risks seeing the Clippers leave the playoffs prematurely, since they are down 3-2 against the Mavericks, which would possibly lead to his dismissal. Thus, LeBron James could use his influence to find him a job with the Lakers. But for that, he would still have to be in California next year, unlike Darvin Ham.
Let’s get it done then
— Lebron in 1 𝕏 (@Lebronin1) May 1, 2024
Let’s do it then
It was with Tyronn Lue that LeBron James won the title with the Cavaliers. Already eliminated from the playoffs, it could be that the King is campaigning to see his former coach on the Lakers bench to the extent that Darvin Ham is fired.
2024-05-02 19:10:00
#LeBron #coach #Lakers
