Headlines

Scott Trying to ‘Block Out’ Angry Laker Fans

Basketball Insiders profile picture
Sports Editor
Disclosure
We sometimes use affiliate links in our content, when clicking on those we might receive a commission – at no extra cost to you. By using this website you agree to our terms and conditions and privacy policy.
Byron_Scott_Lakers_2014_1

Los Angeles Lakers coach Byron Scott has an Instagram account that he says a family member monitors on his behalf, keeping him up to date on, for instance, what kind of messages and comments fans are sending his way.

“There’s been a lot of angry fans,” Scott said Saturday after the 2-12 Lakers’ morning shootaround at the Moda Center in advance of their game against the Portland Trail Blazers.

“She says she’s trying to hold her tongue and not respond. And I tell her, look, don’t respond back to anybody. Because she’s family, she takes it personal. And I don’t read it because I know me — I take it personal and I might say something and I don’t want to get into that with people.”

Source: Baxter Holmes of ESPN

The next evolution of basketball news, information and rumors.

Trending Now