I really don’t want to write about Byron Scott. In fact, I said the other day, after he made an appearance on ESPN, that I had done my final installment of #byronquotes. I mean, he is no longer the head coach of the Lakers and, with that, his influence is gone. He no longer manages […]
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Lakers Part Ways with Byron Scott
We have written about the Lakers deliberating on Byron Scott’s future as head coach, but a decision has been made. Scott will not return to coach the Lakers for a third season. Per the team’s press release: “We would like to thank Byron for his hard work, dedication and loyalty over the last two years, […]
Lakers Deliberate Byron Scott’s Future, Potential Candidates Take Other Jobs
The Lakers are coming off their two worst seasons in franchise history. Consecutive seasons featuring descending wins from 21 to 17 have left the team the butt of jokes and fans anxious about the future of the team. Or, more specifically, the future of the head coach who guided his team to those records. Waiting is never […]
On Byron Scott’s Coaching Future with the Lakers
We might still be basking in the glow of Kobe Bryant bringing in his retirement with an epic farewell performance, but that doesn’t mean the business of the Lakers has stopped. The team performed their exit interviews on Thursday and Friday, and with that we got every player (save Kobe), Byron Scott, and Mitch Kupchak […]
Breakdown: Lakers Flash a Nice Off-Ball Action for a Kobe 3
For the season, the Lakers are still 29th in the league in offensive efficiency. Though they have improved a great deal since the All-Star break — they have posted a 106.1 rating, good for 14th in the league for that stretch — they have fallen off that pace since February 26th (103.2 rating since that […]
Lakers Young Players to “Play in the 4th Quarter No Matter What”
It only took 69 games*, but Byron Scott has uttered words that fans have been hoping to hear all season. When it comes to the team’s young players — specifically D’Angelo Russell, Jordan Clarkson, and Julius Randle — Scott says they will be given a longer leash, especially when it comes to 4th quarter playing time. […]
Could the Lakers Hold on to Scott While Waiting for Phil?
I have a hard time reading the tea leaves when it comes to what Byron Scott’s future might entail. Last month, when a report surfaced that the Lakers were “torn” on whether Scott would return for a third season as Lakers’ head coach, I was not really surprised. I am sure Scott has backers in […]
Report: Lakers Trying to Implement a New Offense
The Lakers suffered their second blowout loss to the Grizzlies in three days on Friday, a 112-95 defeat that left much to be desired on both ends of the floor. The team had a defensive rating of 118.4, which is 9 points per 100 possessions worse than their already last in the league level for […]
Lakers “Torn” on Byron Scott’s Future as Head Coach?
The Lakers only have 27 games left in their season. That means only 27 games left in Kobe Bryant’s career, only 27 games left for the team’s young core to grow with game action, and only 27 games left before a decision is made on Byron Scott’s future as head coach. It’s been made pretty […]
Preview & Chat: Lakers vs. Warriors
So, for the last three days I’ve been out of commission with a stomach bug. I’ve literally been bedridden. I haven’t eaten a thing and my brain is barely functioning enough to type complete sentences. I am on the mend, though, so here I am, doing the work of the people by previewing the next […]