The ex-Los Angeles Lakers coach has made history with the Milwaukee Bucks
MILWAUKEE BUCKS coach Darvin Ham made history after winning another NBA Cup.
The Bucks’ lead assistant to head coach Doc Rivers saw his team win the trophy after beating Oklahoma City Thunder 97-81 on Tuesday at the T-Mobile Arena.
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Milwaukee Bucks lead assistant coach Darvin Ham is the first ever two-time NBA Cup championCredit: Getty
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The Bucks won the NBA Cup under Ham, who won it before with the Los Angeles LakersCredit: Reuters
Ham, 51, has now become the first ever two-time NBA Cup champion.
The Michigan tactician lifted his first cup while in charge of the Los Angeles Lakers in 2023.
Under his guidance, Lebron James and co beat the Indiana Pacers 123-109.
Ham anjoyed a hero’s reception backstage while the Bucks stars celebrated their triumph in the dressing room.
Giannis Antetokounmpo and co then showered the coach with water and he then thanked his players for a stunning performance in the final.
Ham said: “This is what we call a team effort, baby. Way to execute that game plan.
“Everybody stepped up – defensively, offensively. You guys are f*****g amazing, man. Thank you guys.”
The Lakers fired Ham just a year after winning the NBA Cup.
The news came just days after the Denver Nuggets eliminated Los Angeles for the second straight playoff season.
Ham had served as the Lakers as head coach for two years and still had another two years remaining in his contract.
He then rejoined the Bucks where he worked as an assistant coach for four years before his departure in 2022.