It's no secret that the Los Angeles Lakers were the laughing stock of the NBA during the 2021-22 season. Their troubles on and off the court were well documented, and it resulted in LeBron James and his squad missing out on the playoffs entirely after what can only be described as an utterly miserable campaign.

Things are about to change for the Lakers, though. The team has hired Darvin Ham as their new head coach and at this point, it's looking positive for the purple and gold. For his part, coach Ham has a special message for LA fans everywhere, which should also serve as a stern warning for the rest of the NBA:

“Stay tuned,” Ham said (h/t NBA on ESPN on Twitter). “… We're pushing the line. We're coming.”

The hiring of Darvin Ham has brought about a lot of excitement among Lakers fans. He's no superstar coach, but he appears to be the perfect man for the job in terms of what the Lakers need right now.

The tough-minded coach is not messing around here and he has now stated his intention to lead LeBron James and Co. back to glory next season. As they always say, there is nothing more dangerous than a wounded dog.