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Lakers officially announce Byron Scott's hiring

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"After an extensive and thorough search, we’re proud to welcome Byron back to the Lakers family as our next head coach," said Kupchak. "Byron has proven himself at the highest levels of the game as both a player and a coach in his almost 30 years of NBA experience. His leadership skills and track record for success make him the ideal person to lead this franchise forward."

The Lakers' official press release announcing Byron Scott as head coach.