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Byron Scott Wants Nick Young To Be More Than A ‘One Trick Pony’

Corey Hansford
Published: 02/05/2015
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Nick Young is arguably the most popular member of the Los Angeles Lakers after Kobe Bryant. However, he also has the reputation as an offensive gunner incapable of playing defense, which doesn’t sit well for a defensive minded coach in Byron Scott.

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Before the team took on the Milwaukee Bucks, Scott spoke about Young being more than a one trick pony according to Mark Medina of the Los Angeles Daily News:

Byron calling on Nick Young not to be a "one trick pony." If not, can Young fit in Byron's system? Byron: "I don't know."

— Mark Medina (@MarkG_Medina) February 5, 2015

Scott was also unsure if Young could remain with the Lakers without developing the rest of his game according to Bill Oram of the Orange County Register:

Byron Scott wants Nick Young to be an all-around player. “It’s not just offense.” Can he remain here if he doesn’t? “I don’t know.”

— Bill Oram (@billoram) February 4, 2015

Young’s biggest strength is obviously his scoring ability. He can get hot in the blink of an eye and has taken over games at times. His game-winning shot against the San Antonio Spurs is one of the Lakers’ biggest highlights this season.

However, his all-around game has shown itself more this season. While he will never be considered a defensive stopper, Young has been more engaged on that end and is one of the better Lakers at getting through screens. He has also been more consistent rebounding the ball and even dished out three assists in a recent game.

Scott has not been shy about calling out his players and Young has been one of the subjects of his criticism on a couple of occasions. This is likely because Young has so much potential to do more than just score the ball and Scott wants to bring that out of him. Young becoming a complete player will help the Lakers in the present and the future.

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ByCorey Hansford
Corey Hansford is the Senior Editor for Lakers Nation, as well as a contributor for Dodger Blue, Rams News Wire, and Raiders News Wire. He is a passionate follower of the Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas Cowboys, Los Angeles Dodgers, Chelsea FC, and the UFC. He can usually be seen arguing the merits of Kobe Bryant or cursing the decisions of Jerry Jones. He is also a former producer and associate producer for Sirius XM Sports Radio on both the Fantasy Sports Channel and College Sports Nation. Proud graduate of Long Beach Poly High School and The Real HU, Howard University, with a degree in Broadcast Journalism. Follow him on all social media outlets at @TheeCoreyH.
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