Anthony Davis and the Lakers: A New Chapter Under Coach Darvin Ham

Los Angeles Lakers coach Darvin Ham is encouraging Anthony Davis to become a 3-point threat.

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Ham wants Davis to attempt at least six 3-pointers per game, or three per half.

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In the two preseason games, Davis has gone 3-for-6 on 3-pointers.

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This would mark a significant increase in Davis' 3-point attempts, as he averaged just 1.3 attempts last season.

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Ham is working with Davis to improve his outside shot, and Davis has been practicing it during the offseason.

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Davis aims to become a consistent threat at all three levels of the game

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In the past, Davis struggled with his outside shooting, resulting in low effective field goal percentages on jump shots.

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The Lakers have also struggled as a team with their 3-point shooting in recent seasons

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Despite the challenge, Ham intends to keep encouraging Davis to shoot more 3-pointers during the regular season

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James Harden, a member of the Philadelphia 76ers, expressed doubts about repairing his relationship with Daryl Morey, the team's president of basketball operations.

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