Lakers News: Byron Scott To Represent Lakers At Lottery
Last year, James Worthy represented the Los Angeles Lakers at the NBA lottery. Technically, it wasn’t a job particularly well-done, as the Lakers fell from the sixth spot to seventh in the draft. It worked out, as many considered Julius Randle one of the top talents available, but another former Laker will reportedly try his hand.
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Who will be the next Laker to try their luck at the lottery? According to The Beast 980, Mitch Kupchak told Fred Roggin on his radio show this afternoon that Lakers coach Byron Scott will represent the team in the draft lottery on May 20th:
#BREAKING - Mitch Kupchak tells Fred Roggin on The Beast 980 that the #Lakers will send Byron Scott to the #NBA draft lottery.
— The Beast 980 (@TheBeast980) April 24, 2015
Scott was a fourth overall pick in 1983 by the then San Diego Clippers, but was traded to Lakers for Norm Nixon.
Many fans might not like this choice, as others (Flea, of the Red Hot Chili Peppers most notably) have presented themselves for the opportunity. The move might make some sense, however, as Scott’s strategic ideology might very well have aided the Lakers in putting themselves in this situation, where they’ll have roughly an 80% chance of keep their pick.
One thing is for sure: Byron better not see this as an opportunity to get a glance at whom he might sit for parts of the season as a veteran takes the minutes that should be allotted for the future of the franchise. I’m looking at you, Ronnie Price.
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