Rasheed Wallace to join Lakers as assistant coach

Four-time NBA All-Star Rasheed Wallace has agreed on a deal to be an assistant coach for the Lakers under new head coach Darvin Ham. Both were teammates in Detroit and part of the 2004 title team.

Sources: Four-time NBA All-Star Rasheed Wallace has agreed on a deal to be an assistant coach for the Lakers under new head coach Darvin Ham. Both were teammates in Detroit and part of the 2004 title team. Memphis‘ Penny Hardaway hinted today Wallace may join Ham in LA.

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ANALYSIS: Wallace becomes the first hire to Darvin Ham's coaching staff. He's trusting a former teammate and friend to help him as he begins his first head coaching job and one that is under a huge spotlight with the Lakers.