Ben Wallace Says He’s Not Ready To Be An NBA Head Coach, But Darvin Ham Is!

Ben Wallace is aware of being an NBA coach is not straightforward, however the former NBA star tells TMZ Sports that his ex-teammate Darvin Ham is the right man for the Lakers’ job.

“I know he’s a great locker room guy,” Wallace mentioned at LAX this week … “I think the guys are going to rally around him. I think his message is going to be on point for that team.”

“I think it’s just a matter of him buying into the system and going out there playing basketball. You can look at the team and tell they’re built to win.”

Wallace, who performed 16 seasons within the NBA, primarily with the Pistons (he additionally performed for the Wizards, Bulls, Magic, and Cavs), says NBA coaches do not get sufficient credit score for the work they put in.

FYI, Wallace and Ham performed collectively from 2003 to 2005 … and received a championship collectively in 2004.

Ben — a four-time All-Star and four-time Defensive Player of the Year — visited his outdated pal at Lakers observe this week, the place he was seen speaking with Patrick Beverley, who was lately acquired by commerce.

The Lakers had a particularly disappointing 2021-22 season, going 33-49, and lacking the playoffs.

We additionally requested Ben if he had curiosity in changing into a head coach himself, and whereas Big Ben did not rule out the chance, he informed us he is not seeking to dedicate his total life to the job … ‘trigger he is having fun with life.

“That’s a lot of work,” Wallace mentioned … “It’s a lot of work. I’m back around the team. Maybe I’ll get that buzz once or twice, but for now, I’m enjoying what I’m doing.”

Wallace additionally spoke about “Undrafted” — the hashish firm he launched with RAIR Cannabis — alongside along with his personal pressure, “Undrafted,” which he hopes to convey to L.A. (it is at present in Michigan).

“Not trying to replace anything,” the NBA champ mentioned about marijuana, including, “It worked for me. I just encourage people, if you’re doing something and it works for you, you should stick with it.”