After the sudden dismissal of Darvin Ham, the Los Angeles Lakers are on a quest for a new head coach. The exit of Ham from the Lakers’ locker room has triggered a wave of speculation about who will fill his big shoes.
Paul Pierce, in his part on “Undisputed,” has presented a unique perspective on this situation. According to Pierce, the head coach of the Lakers isn’t merely a coaching role.
He described it as a “puppet job,” suggesting dual roles of not just pursuing a championship goal but also ensuring the happiness of LeBron James.
Paul Pierce proposed Maverick Carter as the potential ideal candidate.“The best person for this job is probably Maverick Carter.”
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Carter, known for his close professional allegiance with LeBron, might seemingly handle the dual task well. The new Head Coach of the Lakers, as Pierce believes, will likely have a position centered around James.
The history of coaches James has worked subsequently since his entry in the league gives merit to this claim. LeBron engaged due to their close connection, one should not overlook the talents of other potential candidates.
Neither coaching nor pleasing LeBron is an exclusive right of Carter. There are countless potential coaches who could succeed in Los Angeles, adroit at both coaching the team and keeping LeBron happy. So the idea of only hiring Carter bears further scrutiny.
