Darvin Ham: “We get paid millions of dollars to do basketball for a living”
The Lakers are in a position where they need to get as many wins as possible during the remainder of the season in order to have a chance at playing in postseason.
Most recently the Purple and Gold in absence of LeBron James and D’Angelo Russell fell against the Timberwolves (102-110).
After the game Lakers head coach Darvin Ham was asked if there are motivational issues that his players are facing.
“We get paid millions of dollars to do basketball for a living, which only takes, whether it’s a practice, a shootaround, a game, anywhere from an hour, sometimes 45 minutes, to two and a half, three hours,” Ham said, via Jack Simone of Heavy.com.
“A sport. We’re not digging ditches all day. We’re not building homes. We’re not doing construction. Risking our lives. We’re doing basketball for a living. And we’re playing for one of the most recognizable, historic franchises on the face of the earth. The most.
“If that doesn’t motivate you to go out and try to be the best version of yourself, I don’t know what will. And we talk about it. And we pour into our players to try to make them better, individually and collectively.
“And so, we’re gonna keep preaching it, we’re gonna keep harping on it until there’s no time left and there’s just no chance of us doing it. But until then, we’re putting our best foot forward every day. Trust me.”
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