After coaching the Lakers’ worst team in franchise history, Byron Scott hopes he can bring better luck during a significant moment in the team’s rebuilding process. Scott will serve as the Lakers’ NBA Draft lottery representative on May 19 in New York.
Then, the Lakers (21-61) will find out if their season, ravaged by injuries and an unproven roster, will result in a consolation prize. The Lakers must land a top-five pick, or else they will owe it to Philadelphia as part of the Steve Nash trade with Phoenix three years ago.
The Lakers finished with the NBA’s fourth-worst record, giving them an 82.