Darvin Ham emphasises defense for the Lakers, but the way he coaches the team in offense is what makes the players work hard in defense, says Anthony Davis.

“He’s a players’ coach,” AD said. “He allows us to play free offensively, but demands us to lock in defensively… He listens to his players. Him playing the game brings a different dynamic to a team…

“The freedom we have offensively is second to none… As a player when you’re able to feel free to play basketball on the offensive end, you kind of go hard on the defensive end when he needs you to do so.”