Intro:

Byron Scott discusses becoming the new head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers.

Script:

SOUNDBITE (English): Byron Scott/Los Angeles Lakers head coach :

"The one thing I will say, this has been a dream of mine for so long. It's a dream come true... to be here sitting, talking to you guys today, and be introduced as the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. As I told Mitch [Kupchak] and Jim [Jim Buss, Lakers co-owner] in our meetings, that the passion and love that I have for this organisation is second to none."

SOUNDBITE (English): Byron Scott/Los Angeles Lakers head coach :

"This organisation is all about championships. Period. We don't look at Western Conference Finals, Western Conference Championships, we look at Championships. And we know we have some work ahead of us. But I'm excited. I mean, just thrilled to death, I'm eager. And just ready to get to work. Just ready to get to work. I know it's going to be a challenge, but I look forward to it. I love challenges anyway so this is going to be fun."

SOUNDBITE (English): Byron Scott/Los Angeles Lakers head coach :

"Well, I think the first thing you've got to do is get them thinking like we used to think. Because everything to me is... I mean if you're winning it's contagious. If you're losing it's contagious. So you've got to change their mindset. That's the first thing we've got to do. The first day of training camp is all about winning..."