The NBA Lakers have always been known for their strength and illustrious history, but the results of the ball in recent years have not been satisfactory, which has also made Lakers management start to look for a new head coach to lead the team to a recovery, according to SAM, assistant coach Phil Handy has become the favorite to be the next head coach.
Handy came to the Lakers with James, and experienced first-hand the process of the Lakers' championship and decline and rise, which was repeatedly poached by other teams with high salaries, but he resolutely refused, and this loyalty and determination are impressive. At the same time, he has a good relationship with many of the players in the team, Hachimura Vanderbilt has been training with him this season, and he has a very good relationship with Irving.
When the Lakers recruited a head coach last season, Handy interviewed for a head coach position, but was ultimately defeated by Ham, and he returned to the position of head assistant. However, this did not affect his enthusiasm and determination, and he continued to put his heart and soul into his work and contribute to the team. If Lakers head coach Ham is fired this season, then the head coach position will most likely fall to Handy's head, which is a huge opportunity for Handy and an affirmation of his past efforts, and he has enough ability and experience to lead the Lakers out of trouble and back to the top.
Handy's strength lies in his in-depth knowledge of the Lakers and his familiarity with the players, and his in-depth knowledge of the team's tactical system and the characteristics of the players allows him to better coach the players and improve the overall strength of the team. In addition, his personality is also one of his strengths as a manager, he has a good relationship with the players, and can earn the respect and trust of the players, which has a significant impact on the unity and morale of the team. Being a head coach also means more pressure and challenges, and Handy has to deal with higher expectations and greater responsibility. Experience and ability give him the ability to lead the Lakers out of trouble and back to the top.