Lakers announce Byron Scott’s coaching staff

The Lakers announced Coach Byron Scott’s support staff Tuesday.

Mark Madsen, who worked as a player development coach for the team last season, has been promoted to a full-fledged assistant. Also on Scott’s bench will be Jim Eyen, who was formerly with the team under coaches Pat Riley and Mike Dunleavy.

Scott has also added Paul Pressey as an assistant. Pressey worked with Scott both with the Cleveland Cavaliers and New Orleans Hornets (now Pelicans).

Larry Lewis, who partnered with Madsen last year as player development coach, was named assistant coach/director of player development. Thomas Scott, formerly with the D-Fenders and son of Byron Scott, was also named assistant coach/player development.

Clay Moser (assistant coach/head advance NBA scout), Tom Bialaszewski (video coordinator/coach) and J.J. Outlaw (video coordinator/player development) will all return, as part of Scott’s staff.

“I’m excited to have completed my staff with a group of individuals who each possess unique skills, but all share my vision for the future of this team,” Scott said in a statement. “Paul is a great basketball mind with vast experience and someone with whom I have worked before, while Jim returns to the Laker family with a proven track record and a tremendous amount of respect around the league.”

“Thomas has worked very hard through the ranks of the video department, player development and the NBA Development League to earn this position. I’m delighted to retain Mark, Clay, Larry, Tom and J.J., who are all highly qualified and have worked tirelessly with our players throughout the summer to prepare for next season. I can say with certainty that our staff is dedicated to upholding the winning culture and tradition of the Los Angeles Lakers.”

The Lakers have also named Rondre Jackson as director of player development, along with Jordan Wilkes as basketball operations assistant.

The team will hold media day Sep. 29, with the preseason opener Oct. 6 in San Diego against the Denver Nuggets.

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