In a disappointing loss against the Sacramento Kings, Los Angeles Lakers’ head coach Darvin Ham delved into the detrimental effects of frustration on player performance.
Ham’s insights came after the Lakers squandered a 19-point first-quarter lead, allowing the Kings to seize control of the game and secure a 130-120 victory.
Despite strong individual performances from LeBron James, who tallied 31 points and 13 assists, and Rui Hachimura, who contributed 29 points, the Lakers failed to maintain their momentum.
Ham pinpointed frustration, particularly with officiating calls, as a key factor in the team’s struggles.
“Frustration makes cowards of us all. Just like fatigue,” he said. “You try to get something back. You start going out on your own or you get preoccupied with something you can’t control such as officiating instead of just figuring out how you can make plays, get stops and a lot of times it’s just competing harder.”
