Los Angeles Lakers 2014 Season News: Byron Scott to Start Nash over Jeremy Lin

With training camp beginning for the Los Angeles Lakers in less than three weeks, the starting lineup is becoming a frequent point of speculation for curious fans. Mark Medina of the Los Angeles Daily News was able to sit down with Lakers coach Byron Scott and ask about the unconfirmed starting rotation. "Scott will spend training camp figuring out his starting lineup, which he says will currently feature Nash, Bryant, Carlos Boozer and Jordan Hill."

Initially all the names on the starting rotation appear to be standard except for the missing name of Jeremy Lin. So far as Scott sees it, Nash will start over Lin. Inevitability this is a rough draft of sorts and Lin could outplay Nash during training camp and have the starting role. It's unclear if Scott wishes to push Lin into returning to his former glory, or if he really thinks that a 41-year old Nash is better for the team than Lin.

Although Lin's debacle in Houston wasn't necessarily his fault due to the type of the offensive scheme that was being run, Lin definitely needs to get his confidence back before proceeding on with his career. Most fans still remember "Linsanity" and what it did for the New York Knicks. Jeremy Lin has the talent needed to be a starter for the Los Angeles Lakers, but Scott will try to decide if Lin can follow through.

According to Lin's Instagram he has been hard at work during the offseason refining his skills. "This offseason I have been working really hard on my defense, footwork, and explosiveness. A huge component that I needed to work on is my core stability (having good posture, being able to stay low in my defensive stance, and being able to stay balanced while absorbing contact). Only 19 days left till training camp...can't wait to get back on the court!"

With Scott's triangle and Princeton style offensive game plan, moving the ball will be an essential factor. This serves well for both Nash and Lin who are equally good pass distributors and play makers.

When asked if he considered himself to be capable of being a starting point guard in the NBA Lin answered, "Before I [had] kind of like a chip on my shoulder, things to prove, people to prove wrong. Now, I'm just like when I get out there I'm going to play and everyone's going to formulate their own opinion and it's going to change every single day. I don't think my own opinion of myself has ever changed. I still believe I am capable of that."