As head coach, Scott will have plenty on his plate, including the task of choosing his starting players.
The newest sideline leader won’t have it all sorted out for months to come. But that never stopped the tradition of predictions. And while there will be different rotations and changes along the way, the following lineup offers a realistic best-case scenario for the season on the whole.
Point guard: Jeremy Lin
One of the arguments that can be made for starting Steve Nash is that it’s easier on his 40-year-old body to play at the beginning of the game and the start of the second half, when he’s loosened up.
But, there’s a larger argument about what’s best for the team. Nash could certainly start with Jeremy Lin playing major minutes off the bench. But the vagaries of age and chronic injuries are what they are. Nash simply can’t be counted on at this late stage in his career.
This needs to be Lin’s year to shine. The Lakers have a real opportunity to see if he can be a successful starter, not only now, but for the future. Forget that brief but incandescent moment in the spotlight with the New York Knicks or the challenges of a shifting role with the Houston Rockets.
As the Lakers' new guard said at his introductory press conference, per Lakers.com; "Now, my goal is I’m not trying to be a player from the past. I’m trying to make history again."
Lin is as smart as they come, is a fierce competitor and has good size at 6’3” for the position. He’ll willingly soak up knowledge from the master, and then take his spot.
Shooting guard: Kobe Bryant
