Well it turns out Byron Scott is not smarter than all his critics as he got canned by the Los Angeles Lakers. Scott led the Lakers to the two worst seasons in franchise history.
Los Angeles finished with the NBA’s second-worst record at 17-65 this season. The team lost four more games than in its previous franchise-worst season in 2014-15.
Sources told ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne that Scott was informed by the Lakers of the decision Sunday night during their second meeting of the past week.
Sources said there was a recognition that it was “impossible” to evaluate Scott based on the talent level on the team the past two years, but the Lakers felt they needed a new vision that embraced the current style of wide-open play and outside shooting.
There was an added sense of urgency to make a move because of the importance of free agency this summer and with president of basketball operations Jim Buss and general manager Mitch Kupchak on Buss’ self-imposed one-year deadline for turning the franchise around, sources said.
