Lakers’ coach Darvin Ham says all the right things. Now he needs buy-in (and some help).

Darvin Ham‘s words were music to Lakers’ fans’ ears.

At his introductory press conference Monday Ham preached defense first. He talked about how much his relationship with Kobe impacted him as a coach and person. He spoke of organizational culture and the “Darvin Ham era.” He spoke of accountability and developing young players.

Darvin Ham said all the right things. Lakers fans were ready to run through a wall for him.

Now Ham needs that kind of buy-in from the Lakers players — and for Rob Pelinka to get him some defenders.

Ham has buy-in from the alpha in the locker room.

So damn EXCITED!!!!!!!! Congrats and welcome Coach DHam!!