Byron Scott
Changes Tune On JJ Redick Hiring
… I Like Those Assistants!!!
TMZSports.com
Byron Scott is feeling MUCH better about JJ Redick leading the Lakers … telling TMZ Sports he’s more confident in his chances at success after bringing in some experienced coaches to be his assistants.
Scott — a former Lakers player 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 guy with zero experience on the bench.
“I mean I got a lot of respect for him because of what he’s been able to do in the league. But when you talk about coaches, everybody talked about they wanted to get an experienced coach,” Scott said. “He has no experience.”
One of Redick’s first tasks was to fill out his staff … and Scott said he got two great guys in Nate McMillan and Scott Brooks — who both have years of head coaching experience — so he can finally breathe a sigh of relief.
“You got some guys who have head coaching experience, who’ve been on that bench before, who’ve won championships on that bench, so I thought the fact that he brought in some guys with some great experience made me feel a whole lot better about the whole selection,” Scott said.
TMZ Studios
“I’m excited. I think JJ’s going to do well with the staff that he has and the players that he has. Again, it’s all about LeBron and [Anthony Davis] staying healthy.”
Speaking of coaching, we asked Scott what’s going on with his career … and he teased something major could be on the horizon.
related articles
FAQs
Q: What are Byron Scott’s thoughts on JJ Redick’s hiring?
A: Byron Scott initially had doubts about JJ Redick’s hiring but changed his tune after Redick brought in experienced coaches as assistants.
Q: Who are the experienced coaches that JJ Redick hired?
A: JJ Redick hired Nate McMillan and Scott Brooks, both with years of head coaching experience, to be a part of his coaching staff.
Q: What did Byron Scott mention about LeBron James and Anthony Davis?
A: Scott emphasized that the success of the Lakers depends on LeBron James and Anthony Davis staying healthy.
Credit: yogossip.com
