Lakers Head Coaching Hot Board: 8 Candidates, Led By Darvin Ham - #7 Might Surprise You

Los Angeles Lakers head coach rumors have swirled ever since they fired Frank Vogel, and now they’re down to 3 potential finalists in Darvin Ham, Terry Stotts and Kenny Atkinson. The latest Lakers rumors suggest all 3 candidates will meet with Rob Pelinka and the Lakers in person this week. Which one of the Lakers head coach candidates will emerge as the next Lakers head coach? Shams and Woj also reported that the process is not settled yet - could a sleeper candidate like Mark Jackson or Doc Rivers sneak back into the mix? Let’s go through our updated (and maybe final) Lakers head coach hot board on today’s Lakers Report video with Chase Senior!Show more

Pick a head coach! Type ‘DH’ for Darvin Ham, ‘TS’ for Terry Stotts or ‘KA’ for Kenny Atkinson at the pinned comment below!

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Lakers head coach candidates in the next in-person round, ranked:

#1: Darvin Ham (Assistant Coach, Milwaukee Bucks)

Pros of Hiring Darvin Ham:
- Familiarity with the Lakers organization
- Energetic coach who played in the NBA
- Can relate with players, earn respect
- Report: He’s the guy LeBron wants

Cons of Hiring Darvin Ham:
- Unknowns of a rookie head coach
- Shortest resume of the finalists
- Strong all-around - specialty?

#2: Kenny Atkinson (Asst., GSW)

Pros of Hiring Kenny Atkinson
- Known as a smart, tireless worker
- Demands respect in locker room
- Developed players well with Nets
- Has since coached for Kerr, Lue

Cons of Hiring Kenny Atkinson
- Up-and-down tenure in Brooklyn
- Can be a bit unyielding at times
- Unconventional style on the court
- Right guy for stars like LBJ/AD?

#3: Terry Stotts (Former HC, POR)

Pros of Hiring Terry Stotts:
- Most experience among finalists
- Made 8 playoffs in 9 seasons
- Strong offensive acumen
- Worked well with Damian Lillard

Cons of Hiring Terry Stotts:
- Has only made Conf. Finals once
- Wasn’t the best with adjustments
- Would need defensive assistants
- Have we seen his ceiling already?

What coach would you prefer? Type ‘O’ for Offensive, Type ‘D’ for Defensive

Lakers head coach candidates in case of emergency:
#1: Mark Jackson (Former Head Coach, GSW)
#2: Adrian Griffin (Assistant Coach, TOR)
#3: Charles Lee (Assistant Coach, MIL)
#4: Doc Rivers (Head Coach, PHI)
#5: Sam Cassell (Assistant Coach, PHI)

Did you want Mark Jackson as head coach? Type ‘Y’ for Yes, Type ‘N’ for No