Sounds like Phil Handy will be retained on Coach Ham’s staff but Fizzy, Penberthy and JL III will not. I’m cool with all that plus Sheeeeeeeed.
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I had heard that Handy and Ham are tight. I was hoping that Phil would stay. I know he put it out there that he was ready for a head coaching gig, but if there isn’t one available I think he’s making the right decision. I’m wondering who will be the lead assistant. Handy deserves that role but I know there is the expectation that he will hire a former head coach, so we will see.
Thank God Handy is staying. I am excited about this decision.
If Penberthy spent any time with Russ he’d be wise to leave that off his resume:)
Hahaha! Man, that is very funny. That’s the comment of the day, John.
I love this because it feeds into my hope that the Lakers are moving into a phase that emphasizes player development of young, emerging dudes for the future…which seems to be the only strong suit of our front office. Still need some X’s & O’s and analytics and other specialists to fill out the staff but I like the direction so far. Had a bad feeling that Handy might be gone because of the redundant skillset he shares with Ham but it looks like we’re gonna double down instead. Sheed with his limited experience will be learning from 2 of the better guys in the league.
Now they just have to get some young, emerging dudes to replace some of the not-so-young vets they tried last summer. I like the hire too, a rookie with credibility and respect.
Yup, I am on board with your take, John. Exactly my thoughts.