byron scott article on laklers coaching job

TommyTheCat · Post #21 » by **TommyTheCat** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 2:10 am

J Rob wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

Its a good point that I agree with, would you even want Kobe influencing such a decision?.

HELL NO

J Rob · Post #22 » by **J Rob** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 2:11 am

djericho wrote:I believe Scott and Kobe had a good relationship when Kobe first came into the league right?

Scott was Kobe's mentor...one of the few veterans who reached out to him when he was the "reclusive teenager".

But I don't see Scott leaving New Orleans.

In LA he has the drama, the spotlight, the insane expectations, etc.

In NO, he's a city hero. He's taking a team that hasn't been very good in years and has turned them into a playoff team for a city that needs a lift.

Not to mention they're young and they seem to respect him.

TommyTheCat · Post #23 » by **TommyTheCat** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 2:14 am

^^i think scott would love to coach the lakers. don't forget he was a product of inglewood high.........hometown

CITYOFANGELSX3 · Post #24 » by **CITYOFANGELSX3** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 4:48 am

Id love to see Byron follow up Phil as head coach of the lakers. But for some reason i dont think it'll happen.

Sedale Threatt · Post #25 » by **Sedale Threatt** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 5:02 am

J Rob wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

Its a good point that I agree with, would you even want Kobe influencing such a decision?

If you look at it, its actually a funny point about how NBA players assess talent, trades, chemistry, etc.

I've heard so many claims from NBA players over the years that it makes you realize that they assess situations and personel moves as poorly as we do.

However, I have to disagree about Coach K tho, especially after hearing what the superstars said about him during the team USA games.

Coach K is a leader of men: it doesn't matter if they are young men or 30 year old adults.

He commands respect and I think he's one of the very few college coaches who could make the transition from college to the NBA.

I wouldn't quite say K is a leader of men, but a leader of man children.

Keep in mind that many of his strategies are directly applicable to the international game because of its similarities to college rules. The NBA is a completely different animal based largely on individual play.

Also, it's a lot easier to coach a bunch of superstars who are volunteering to play and actually willing to listen to you. Take the average NBA player, and he might not be so receptive.

Certainly, his record speaks for itself. Plus, I'm a little biased as I absolutely loath Duke.

But if you look at history, how many college coaches, not just in the NBA but the NFL as well have made successful jumps from college to the pros?

Without putting more than a minute or two of thought into it, the only one that comes to mind is Larry Brown. And he doesn't fully count considering he coached for years in the ABA before getting into the college game.

Besides him, the landscape is absolutely littered with the carcasses of college coaches who tried and failed to make it in the NBA -- John Calipari, Rick Pitino, Tim Floyd, P.J. Carlisemo.

I'm not saying K could avoid that fate, but I'd definitely have to see it to believe it. Personally, I'd rather bring in a proven NBA coach like Byron rather than break in a college coach, even one as great as K.

Post #26 » by **Slava** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 7:51 am

Byron Scott is right now one of the best coaches in the league and I want him on the Lakers as soon as Phil thinks he's ready to move into the comfort of the front office.

SashAlex · Post #27 » by **SashAlex** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 8:38 am

Nice article !

Sofa King · Post #28 » by **Sofa King** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 8:40 am

j-far wrote:Byron Scott is right now one of the best coaches in the league and I want him on the Lakers as soon as Phil thinks he's ready to move into the comfort of the front office.

As much as I like Byron Scott, I think Rambis would end up taking over. If Rambis doesn't succeed in a year, and depending on Byron's situation as coach on another team, then I can see Byron Scott getting a nod.

sonofaballboy · Post #29 » by **sonofaballboy** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 8:16 pm

j-far wrote:Byron Scott is right now one of the best coaches in the league and I want him on the Lakers as soon as Phil thinks he's ready to move into the comfort of the front office.

When that happens do you think the lakers will still be running the triangle? Im not sure B-Scott would go for that.

marik1234xx · Post #30 » by **marik1234xx** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 11:10 pm

I would love for Brian Shaw to take over for Phil when Phil retires.

Farmar
J-Crit
Ariza
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Bynum

Would be a great team for Brian Shaw to inherit.

Post #31 » by **Slava** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 8:18 am

Sofa King wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

As much as I like Byron Scott, I think Rambis would end up taking over. If Rambis doesn't succeed in a year, and depending on Byron's situation as coach on another team, then I can see Byron Scott getting a nod.

If Byron Scott is available I don't see a better replacement for Phil. He's been a Laker, played with the greatest of all time, knows the legacy and has been successful wherever he has coached while handling big stars.

I wouldn't be too sentimental about Rambis and Shaw when it comes to the head coach position.

Post #32 » by **Slava** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 8:19 am

sonofaballboy wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

When that happens do you think the lakers will still be running the triangle? Im not sure B-Scott would go for that.

He doesn't have to run the tri. He can bring in his own philosophy on offense, as long as he preaches solid defense and passing.