Byron Scott is in a paradox of sorts, trying to balance the line as he coaches Kobe Bryant in his final season as well as a slew of young Los Angeles Lakers talent who will play a pivotal part in the franchise’s future.
The head coach has maintained his old-school reputation as a more aggressive coach toward younger players as losses continue to mount, but he doesn’t buy into the notion he’s employing “tough love,” per Baxter Holmes of ESPN.com:
Byron Scott on his approach with young players: "You [media] call it 'tough love.