The Los Angeles Lakers are struggling, and head coach Darvin Ham’s most recent remarks seem to confirm that.
To bad results, Ham changed up the starting lineup, starting Cam Reddish, Taurean Prince, LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Jarred Vanderbilt instead of D’Angelo Russell.
Cam has to get more confident in his shooting or eat up that space on the drive if they want to play off,” Ham went on. As soon as he touches the paint, break down the defense and look for an open man. Vando is in the same boat. When the ball hits him, you’re confused and unable to hold it. All you have to do is go on to the next thing.
In the loss to Boston, Reddish and Vanderbilt combined for 11 points on 4-for-7 shooting, including a 1-for-1 performance from beyond the arc.
After missing every game prior to that, including every one save the preseason opener, Vanderbilt has only scored more than two points once in his ten appearances this season. Also, he has a 0-for-9 record from deep this season.
Reddish was signed by the Lakers in free agency to a $4.6 million, two-year deal. During the previous season’s trade deadline, they acquired Vanderbilt.
This offseason, Vanderbilt signed a four-year, $48 million contract extension.
Ham previously pointed to the Lakers playing what will be eight of the 14 games in December on the road, including two three-game treks. He also noted the commotion of the holiday season will soon give way to the “dog days” of the season.
The Lakers began and ended November with four-game road trips.
“We came back a little lethargic, just coming off a long trip and then the whole Christmas circumstances of the holiday or whatever – early game,” Ham said after the game via NBA.com. “Took us a little bit of time to get going.
January will see them play nine of their ten games at home, giving them a little break. However, they will play eight road games in 12 games—including a six-game trip—before the All-Star break.
Regarding the specifics, James concurred with Coach Ham, according to Spectrum SportsNet. When there is little space for error, attention to detail is essential. You must comprehend every item you own. And you’ll give yourself an even greater chance of success if you can carry that out almost flawlessly.
