Like David Blatt, Lakers Head Coach Byron Scott Was Doomed from the Start

January 27th, 2016 by Michael Pina Leave a reply »

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Lakers have the second-worst record in the league, own the NBA’s worst defense since Dec. 1, and have long been destined to test their fate in the lottery, where ping-pong balls will decide whether they keep their 2016 first-round pick. 

At the center of all their turmoil is Byron Scott, whose record in 15 years as an NBA head coach is 446-620. Eight years ago, he won a Coach of the Year award leading Chris Paul and the New Orleans Hornets to a 56-win season.

Today, no coach has made life harder for himself. From his head-scratching decisions to bench D’Angelo Russell in fourth quarters, to L.A.’s nightly brand of lackadaisical transition defense, it’s all his fault—even when it isn’t. 

All this begs the question: Is Scott truly out of touch with modern NBA trends, or is he a victim of circumstance, handcuffed to the circus that is Kobe Bryant’s farewell tour and a miscast, inexperienced roster?  

Scott's specific situation is miles from what David Blatt experienced with the Cleveland Cavaliers, but both coaches were ...

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