Nick Young will likely remain the Lakers' sixth man this season, since new coach Byron Scott prefers his scoring touch off the bench, the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Young will likely remain the Lakers' sixth man this season, since new coach Byron Scott prefers his scoring touch off the bench, the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Analysis:

Young enjoyed a career-year in his debut campaign as a Laker last season, scoring a team-high 17.9 points in 28.3 minutes per game primarily as a reserve. The eccentric swingman is expected to continue as Los Angeles' sixth man this season under coach Scott, who finds value in bringing Young's offensive talents off the bench. So while the more defensively inclined Wesley Johnson should start at small forward, Young will remain a key contributor that's expected to come in games and take advantage of scoring opportunities.