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Byron Scott is feeling MUCH higher about JJ Redick main the Lakers … telling TMZ Sports activities he is extra assured in his probabilities at success after bringing in some skilled coaches to be his assistants.
Scott — a former Lakers participant and coach himself — spelled it out to us at LAX this week … admitting he initially felt L.A. made a mistake in handing the reins to a man with zero expertise on the bench.
“I imply I bought a whole lot of respect for him due to what he is been capable of do within the league. However once you speak about coaches, all people talked about they wished to get an skilled coach,” Scott stated. “He has no expertise.”
One among Redick’s first duties was to fill out his workers … and Scott stated he bought two nice guys in Nate McMillan and Scott Brooks — who each have years of head teaching expertise — so he can lastly breathe a sigh of aid.
“You bought some guys who’ve head teaching expertise, who’ve been on that bench earlier than, who’ve received championships on that bench, so I believed the truth that he introduced in some guys with some nice expertise made me really feel an entire lot higher about the entire choice,” Scott stated.
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“I am excited. I feel JJ’s going to do nicely with the workers that he has and the gamers that he has. Once more, it is all about LeBron and [Anthony Davis] staying wholesome.”
Talking of teaching, we requested Scott what is going on on along with his profession … and he teased one thing main might be on the horizon.