Darvin Ham reckons LeBron James' controversial comments about LA Lakers' losing record sparked the fire amid their 5-game winning streak

LA Lakers coach Darvin Ham believes LeBron James' controversial comments are something the team needed amid their five-game winning streak. During his recent interview with ESPN, James' stated that he hates losing after the Lakers failed to get above the .500 mark for almost a year.

That sparked rumors about him possibly leaving the team or putting pressure on the front office to make moves to improve the roster. However, Ham believes his star player was stating facts. Here's what the rookie coach said after the Lakers' 136-134 win against the Sacramento Kings (via Lakers Daily):

"[Everybody was saying] LeBron's doing this, LeBron's doing that. He's stating facts. No one wants to be comfortable with losing. ... It's almost like ringing an alarm, like everybody wake up."

The LA Lakers started the year 2-8. Since then, they have gone 17-11 while battling injuries to key players like Anthony Davis and Lonnie Walker IV. Despite poor roster construction, the Lakers have won games with their intensity and grit, displaying a next-man-up mentality when needed with effect.

The LA Lakers are undefeated since losing to the Miami Heat

When the Lakers lost to Miami, there was a real air of frustration around the team. it was in this atmosphere that LeBron James made his comments. He called for immediate improvements from the side.

Here's what James said following the defeat:

“I don’t want to finish my career playing at this level from a team aspect,” James said. “I want to still be able to compete for championships, because I know what I can still bring to any ballclub with the right pieces.”

Since then, they have not looked back. Victories against the Atlanta Hawks (twice), the Charlotte Hornets, Miami and the Sacramento Kings have changed the narrative in LA.

With a real sense of positivity going forward, the Lakers are becoming one of the most dangerous opponents in basketball.