As Kobe Bryant fought frustration with Father Time and a pummeling shooting percentage, Lakers coach Byron Scott encouraged him to rest.
“Sometimes you need to get away from it just for a second,” Scott said. “It puts everything in perspective.”
As D’Angelo Russell fought frustration with a steep learning curve and a restless fanbase, Scott suggested the Lakers’ 19-year-old rookie reduce his post-practice and pre-game routine to calm his nerves.
“He can’t get wrapped up into everything being said,” Scott said. “As long as he keeps developing as a point guard in this league, he’ll be all right.