Leaked video cause of rift in Lakers’ locker-room
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Lakers coach Byron Scott is “disappointed” an unflattering video of Nick Young apparently taken by rookie teammate D’Angelo Russell became public.
Scott declined to address any details about another embarrassment for the Western Conference’s worst team after their shootaround for Wednesday’s game against Miami. Russell and Young plan to address the media before the game, team spokesman John Black said.
Russell apparently recorded a video in which he asked Young about being with women other than his fiancee, rapper Iggy Azalea. The video began circulating online in the past week, although the circumstances are still unclear.
ESPN.com reported Tuesday the breach of locker-room protocol has driven a wedge between several Lakers and Russell, the No. 2 overall pick in last year’s draft.
Scott declined to talk about the mood in the locker-room heading into the final two weeks of what is likely to be the worst season in the 16-time NBA champion franchise’s history.
“The only thing that I’m disappointed about is that it got out,” Scott said. “We’re a family and we try to keep everything in house.”