Byron Scott has continued to place blame anywhere but on himself, but now his habit is starting to have major consequences for the Los Angeles Lakers organization. After a blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, Scott immediately singled out his young players as a reason for the defeat. Rather than discussing the technical details of why the Lakers have been incapable of competing on either side of the floor this season, Scott blamed the loss on what he called the “scared” play of the young players on the team.
Byron Scott didn’t stop there, however, continuing to call their efforts “pathetic” and “intimidated.