Byron Scott accepting the Cleveland Cavaliers job the same day Phil Jackson announced he will return for one more season should come as no surprise to diehard Lakers fans. Byron Scott never stood a chance to coach the LA Lakers.
Lakers owner Dr. Jerry Buss was never going to hire Scott in the first place. There were other times the former Laker great had a chance to come to coach his hometown team but an offer never came.
In 2004, when Shaquille O’Neal was traded and Jackson left the Lakers, Scott could have easily been given the opportunity to coach his former team. He had been fired during the season by the New Jersey Nets and didn't go to the New Orleans Hornets until 2005.
Believe me, Scott would have jumped at the opening in a heartbeat. But no way was Buss going that route.
And, at least in my opinion, Scott is a great coach, and I'm happy he's back in the fraternity. Whether LeBron James resigns or not, the Cavs will be good under Scott. He can't help but be an excellent coach.
But none of that matters to Jerry Buss. He is not a fan of Byron Scott’s coaching style, and while other members of t ...
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Why Byron Scott Never Stood a Chance To Coach LA Lakers
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