Memphis, Tenn. – His dream job became Byron Scott’s to take, the lure of becoming the Lakers’ coach all too enticing after helping cement the franchise’s championship culture during the beloved Showtime Era.

The Lakers are far removed from that time period’s success, but Scott took the position insistent he will lay the foundation toward greatness by adopting a no-nonsense approach that holds people accountable. Apparently, that applies to himself, too.

The Lakers’ 107-102 loss Tuesday to the Memphis Grizzlies at FedEx Forum elicited plenty of second guessing on the potential game-tying play. Why did Jordan Hill take a 21-foot jumper when he only finished the game with a 6-of-17 clip. Why did Jeremy Lin pass Hill the ball instead of Bryant? But instead of casting blame on any of those players, Scott pointed the finger inward.

“It was really my fault,” Scott said. “I could’ve given the visual sign as well instead of trying to yell it at him. I take all the blame for that. That’s not what we wanted for that particular time.”

Scott chuckled when asked who originally was supposed to take that shot, the obvious answer being Kobe Bryant. Hence, it seemed reasonable to presume Bryant’s upset demeanor during the next timeout suggested he expressed displeasure in his conversation with Lin about his decision making.

But Bryant appeared and sounded much more calmer in the locker room. He chalked the poor execution up to “confusion” and a “misunderstanding.” Bryant insisted Hill “got a good look.” Bryant also playfully chastised a reporter for “making a mountain out of a mole hill” for follow up questions suggesting he would have liked to take the potential game-tying shot.

“Let it go,” Bryant said. “I know you guys are hungry for content. It’s a misunderstanding.”

That also describes a third-quarter sequence that resulted in Memphis converting on a five-point play that Scott believes changed the momentum of the game. Memphis guard Mike Conley hit a 26-foot three-pointer as he dropped to the ground, prompting an official to call a foul on Hill. Scott argued the call and drew a technical. That resulted in Conley making his free throw and Courtney Lee nailing the technical foul shot to increase the lead to 73-66 with 4:36 left in the third quarter.

“I didn’t think he got touched,” Scott said. “He just fell down. To get a technical for saying no way is unbelievable to me.”

Still, Scott believed neither play influenced the outcome. The Lakers still conceded double-digit points after all to Conley (23 points), Beno Udrih (16 points), Courtney Lee (15 points), Kosta Koufos (14 points), Tony Allen (12 points) and Zach Randolph (11 points). But after offering honest albeit biting criticism at times on the Lakers’ defense and offensive balance, Scott provided a quick tongue on himself.

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