Darvin Ham, a former NBA player, was known for his tenacity on the defensive end of the court.
His defensive prowess was on full display in numerous games, earning him the nickname "Hammer" for his thunderous blocks and hard hits.
He played high school basketball at Saginaw High School and helped lead the team to back-to-back state championships in 1990 and 1991.
After going undrafted in the 1996 NBA Draft, Ham signed with the Denver Nuggets as a free agent.
He played for the Nuggets for two seasons before being traded to the Indiana Pacers in 1999. Ham played for the Pacers for one season before being traded again to the Washington Wizards in 2000.
He had a unique combination of size, speed, and strength, which allowed him to guard multiple positions and be a disruptive force on the court.
Later in his career, while playing for the Detroit Pistons, Ham was part of the team's championship run in 2004.
One of the most memorable defensive plays of Ham's career came during the 1997 NCAA Tournament when he was playing for Texas Tech.
Later in his career, while playing for the Detroit Pistons, Ham was part of the team's championship run in 2004.