Amid a season that started off with fluctuating roles and frustration, Lakers forward Julius Randle could end the 2015-16 campaign writing a relatively happier ending.
Nothing will change the missed playoff fortunes surrounding the Lakers (11-44), which enter Friday’s game against the San Antonio Spurs (45-9) at Staples Center with the Western Conference’s worst record. But Lakers coach Byron Scott plans to keep Randle as the starter both tonight and beyond for one simple reason.
“With the way he’s played,” Scott said. “He’s played so well.”
So well that Scott plans to bring Nance off the bench in limited minutes both to accommodate his health and Randle’s play.