Darvin Ham had an outstanding playing career in the NBA. On the contrary, his first job as a head coach did not end as he expected; however, he did leave it with great experiences and a significant increase in his bank account.

Ham took the helm of the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2022-2023 season with a four-year contract. The financial terms of the agreement remain undisclosed, but various sources indicate that the contract was worth between $3-5 million.

The former player did not have a bad performance leading the Lakers. He finished with a 90 wins and 74 losses record in the regular season, but his 9-12 record in the postseason marked his destiny. To the eliminations in the conference finals in 2023 and in the first round in 2024, he added a poor relationship with the team’s star, LeBron James.

The value of his head coaching contract plus his playing days salaries put Ham’s net worth at around $5 million, according to Sportskeeda and ClutchPoints.

Darvin Ham’s income

The former Lakers head coach has a long playing career spanning 10 years, from 1996 to 2008, and 10 teams. Ham entered the NBA as an undrafted free agent with the Denver Nuggets and retired in 2008 with the Austin Toros of the NBA G League.

His coaching career began in 2008 as an assistant with the Albuquerque Thunderbirds, and he later coached the New Mexico Thunderbirds of the G League. In the NBA, he was an assistant with the Lakers, the Atlanta Hawks, and the Milwaukee Bucks before jumping to head coach of the Lakers in 2022.

Although the amount of his contracts as an assistant coach is unknown, specialized sources indicate that as a player, he earned more than $6.5 million, equivalent to $11.5 million in 2024, adjusted for inflation.

Although Ham’s future is uncertain, several analysts believe his good performance with the Lakers makes him the ideal candidate for other franchises. If Ham does not receive a new opportunity in this cycle, he will likely land a job in the next one that will help him demonstrate his true value.