Stephen Jackson still has hard feelings towards Byron Scott. On Monday, the Lakers coach reportedly said that Julius Randle has to “grow up,” after the latter got upset at being taken out during Sunday’s win against Phoenix. In an interview on 120 Sports, Stephen Jackson responded to the report, and he didn’t hold back his feelings for his old Nets coach:
Stephen Jackson urges young Lakers: ‘do not pay attention to Byron Scott’
"He is the WORST communicator for young guys." Stephen Jackson had some for Byron Scott https://t.co/G8MqCZ5PPv https://t.co/r1Vtn3P4qt
— 120 Sports (@120Sports) January 6, 2016 Michael Kim: “As far as the other team is concerned, Byron Scott, the coach of the Lakers of course, says that Julius Randle, his young star, needs to grow up. What do you make of that comment?”
Stephen Jackson: “You know what? I’m glad you asked me this question. D’Angelo Russell and [Julius] Randle: do not pay attention to Byron Scott ... I made the rookie All-Star game at the end of the break, and after the break, he did not play me no more. He is the worst communicator for young guys. I would not advise a young player to even listen to Byron Scott, because he is the worst coach at communicating with young guys, and I’m living proof.”
Jackson went on to give his own advice, which includes "be professional" and "go to the vets, if [they] have any questions," while continuing to trash talk Byron Scott by saying "he has too much pride." You can see the full clip over at 120 Sports.
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Lakers Nation presents: Byron Scott has a simple message for Julius Randle
