Byron Scott Changes Tune On JJ Redick After Assistant Coaching Hires

Byron Scott is feeling MUCH higher about JJ Redick main the Lakers … telling TMZ Sports activities he is extra assured in his possibilities at success after bringing in some skilled coaches to be his assistants.

Scott — a former Lakers participant and coach himself — spelled it out to us at LAX this week … admitting he initially felt L.A. made a mistake in handing the reins to a man with zero expertise on the bench.

“I imply I bought loads of respect for him due to what he is been capable of do within the league. However if you speak about coaches, everyone talked about they needed to get an skilled coach,” Scott stated. “He has no expertise.”

Considered one of Redick’s first duties was to fill out his workers … and Scott stated he bought two nice guys in Nate McMillan and Scott Brooks — who each have years of head teaching expertise — so he can lastly breathe a sigh of reduction.

“You bought some guys who’ve head teaching expertise, who’ve been on that bench earlier than, who’ve gained championships on that bench, so I assumed the truth that he introduced in some guys with some nice expertise made me really feel an entire lot higher about the entire choice,” Scott stated.

“I am excited. I feel JJ’s going to do nicely with the workers that he has and the gamers that he has. Once more, it is all about LeBron and [Anthony Davis] staying wholesome.”