American professional basketball coach Darvin Ham faced challenges during the offseason after the Denver Nuggets eliminated the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round of the NBA playoffs in the 2023-24 season. Following this outcome, the franchise dismissed all coaching staff, including Ham. However, on June 10, 2024, Ham returned to the Milwaukee Bucks as their top assistant coach under Doc Rivers.
Recently in the 2024-25 NBA season, the Bucks won the Emirates NBA Cup finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. This marked Ham’s second NBA Cup victory, and he began celebrating his success. A recent video of Ham has gone viral in which he shows off his medal, saying, “About to be a permanent necklace, I guess, huh?”
After watching Ham’s reaction to the success, the NBA fans started expressing their thoughts in the comment section on X. One fan said, “jajaja Darvin Ham is funny.”
jajaja Darvin Ham is funny
— Lakers On 𝕏 (@LakersOnX) December 18, 2024
Meanwhile, another fan mentioned, “At this point, they should rename NBA Emirates Cup to the Darvin Ham Cup.”
At this point, they should rename NBA Emirates Cup to the Darvin Ham Cup 😭
— JBond (@jbondwagon) December 18, 2024
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Another fan commented, “He’s really undefeated.”
He’s really undefeated 😂
— HeatFly 🔥🦅 (@Heatflyy) December 18, 2024
A sports enthusiast reacted, “Congrats to Ham man. Leaving his mark regardless of the haters.”
Congrats to Ham man. Leaving his mark regardless of the haters
— Davin McFarland (@DavinMcFarland7) December 18, 2024
Another fan mentioned, “Ham feels so vindicated right now that the Lakers are free falling lol.”
Ham feels so vindicated right now that the Lakers are free falling lol
— Emperor Lightyear (@clinkie44) December 18, 2024
Another fan commented, “First round exit bout to go crazy.”
First round exit bout to go crazy
— zaiire 💫 (@_zaiire_) December 18, 2024
A basketball enthusiast reacted, “Lakers cut this guy for a rookie coach??”
Lakers cut this guy for a rookie coach??
— Gaelen (@GaelenBet) December 18, 2024
Ex-NBA Icon Praised Darvin Ham For Winning Back-To-Back NBA Cup Championship
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo showcased his exceptional skills during the NBA Cup. In the finals against the Thunder, he achieved a triple-double with 26 points, ten assists, and 19 rebounds. Former NBA player Kendrick Perkins praised Antetokounmpo’s performance and Coach Ham’s for the win.
“Most impressive win of the season for the Bucks. Giannis completed dominated in great fashion. Shoutout to Coach Ham on being a back to back NBA CUP Champion.” Perkins wrote in his recent post on X (formerly Twitter).
Most impressive win of the season for the Bucks. Giannis completed dominated in great fashion. Shoutout to Coach Ham on being a back to back NBA CUP Champion.
— Kendrick Perkins (@KendrickPerkins) December 18, 2024
The Bucks are currently on a four-game winning streak in the 2024-25 NBA season. Their next game will be against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
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