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Byron Scott says Julius Randle, Brandon Bass will compete for starting power forward spot

Julius Randle will have to prove himself before being named the Lakers' starting power forward.

The Los Angeles Lakers are far from finalizing their starting lineup, with the rest of Summer League, training camp and preseason to sort through the roster. Julius Randle is working his way back into basketball shape and will have to prove he's ready to be the starting power forward. Lakers head coach Byron Scott spoke with media prior to the team's first Summer League game and laid out his challenge to the returning rookie, as reported by Mark Medina of the Los Angeles Daily News.