Darvin Ham's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A closer look at the biggest achievements of Darvin Ham. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
Darvin Ham is a former NBA player and current basketball coach. He played nine seasons in the NBA, winning a championship with the Detroit Pistons in 2004. After his playing career, which also included stints internationally and in the NBA Development League, Ham transitioned to coaching. He served as an assistant coach for several NBA teams, including the Milwaukee Bucks, where he won his second NBA championship in 2021. He was the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, marking a significant step in his coaching career.
1971: Bucks First Championship since 1971
In 2021, Darvin Ham helped coach the Milwaukee Bucks to their second NBA title in franchise history, their first since 1971.
1995: Lance Hughes wins NCAA slam dunk contest
In 1995, Darvin Ham's teammate Lance Hughes won the NCAA slam dunk contest.
1996: Backboard Shattering Dunk
During the 1996 NCAA Tournament, Darvin Ham gained national attention by shattering a backboard with a slam dunk against North Carolina, leading Texas Tech to the Sweet Sixteen and landing him on the cover of Sports Illustrated.
1996: NCAA Slam Dunk Contest Win
In 1996, Darvin Ham won the NCAA slam dunk contest.
2004: NBA Champion with Detroit Pistons
In 2004, Darvin Ham was a member of the NBA champion Detroit Pistons.
2015: Eastern Conference Finals and All-Star Assistance
In 2015, Darvin Ham helped the Atlanta Hawks reach the Eastern Conference Finals and assisted in the development of four All-Stars.
2019: Budenholzer Wins Coach of the Year
During the 2018-2019 season, while Darvin Ham was an assistant coach, Mike Budenholzer won the NBA's Coach of the Year award.
2020: Start of Season leading to Championship
In 2020, Darvin Ham helped coach Milwaukee to their championship season.
2021: NBA Title with Milwaukee Bucks
In 2021, Darvin Ham helped coach the Milwaukee Bucks to their second NBA title in franchise history, their first since 1971.
2021: NBA Championship as Assistant Coach
In 2021, Darvin Ham won an NBA championship as an assistant coach with the Milwaukee Bucks.
December 9, 2023: NBA In-Season Tournament Win
On December 9, 2023, Darvin Ham and the Los Angeles Lakers won the inaugural season of the NBA In-Season Tournament.
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