Lakers Coaching Staff 2022

Fresh Faces Join Lakers Coaching Staff Under Darvin Ham

Chris Jent, Jordan Ott, and Phil Handy Round Out New Hires

Los Angeles Lakers Head Coach Darvin Ham has assembled his coaching staff for the 2022-23 season, bringing on board a mix of experienced and up-and-coming assistants.

Chris Jent, a former NBA player and assistant coach, will join the Lakers after spending the past two seasons as an assistant with the Atlanta Hawks. Jent has a wealth of experience in player development and has a reputation for being a strong communicator. He is expected to play a key role in helping the Lakers improve their offensive efficiency.

Jordan Ott, another former NBA player, will serve as an assistant coach and player development specialist. Ott, who played 10 seasons in the NBA, has a strong understanding of the game and has worked with some of the league's top players. He will be responsible for helping the Lakers' young players reach their full potential.

Phil Handy, who has served as an assistant coach for the Los Angeles Clippers, Toronto Raptors, and Cleveland Cavaliers, will join the Lakers as an assistant coach and defensive coordinator. Handy is known for his defensive acumen and has a proven track record of helping teams improve their defensive efficiency. He is expected to play a key role in helping the Lakers improve their defense, which was one of their biggest weaknesses last season.

The Lakers are hoping that these new additions to the coaching staff will help them return to contention in the Western Conference. The team has a talented roster led by LeBron James and Anthony Davis, but they need to improve their overall play in order to challenge for a championship.