It's been a rough couple of seasons for Los Angeles Lakers coach Byron Scott. After the Lakers' worst year in franchise history, they have somehow taken a step back. All signs point to the Philadelphia 76ers leapfrogging the Lakers in the standings soon, at which point the recent boos for Scott will get even louder. Plenty of Lakers fans would be happy if he was fired, and the remainder of the season will reportedly determine whether or not that will happen.
Will Scott be back? People close to the organization think this season's final 2½ months are a trial of sorts. It would help Scott's chances if the young players showed growth and the games were more competitive. There has to be hope, not despair....
For a young player it is an almost impossible challenge: learning sets, and plays, and reproducing their actions on the court, in real time, on command. It's knowing exactly when and where your teammates want the ball, and being able to deliver it. It's keeping the ball away from...
LOS ANGELES — Jordan Clarkson and D’Angelo Russell might be the two most important players on the Los Angeles Lakers. Both are young, talented and possess several characteristics that are necessary for success in the modern game.
Both have certainly struggled to find their way as inexperienced, high-volume options. But more important than their individual statistics is how their on-court chemistry connects, which is crucial for a rebuilding team that hopes to have found its backcourt of the future.
Do Russell and Clarkson complement one another? It’s an important question the Lakers’ coaching staff and front office needs to figure out as soon as possible. The good news: The two have recently combined to take a critical step in the right direction.
