After leaving him hanging forever now, the Los Angeles Lakers finally offered the head coaching job to former Lakers great Byron Scott. The two sides are now in negotiations on a contract. The Lakers made Scott a verbal offer on Thursday after Scott spoke with owner Jim Buss. Scott and his representatives are now in the process of reviewing the Lakers’ offer. Scott, the former Lakers star who won three titles playing next to Magic Johnson, has long been the frontrunner for the job.
(Video) Sports: 22K Show Up For Richard Sherman’s Charity Softball Game & Kobe Bryant Hits A Home Run
Yep, fans are feeling him!! Yesterday Richard Sherman hosted a celebrity softball game & over 22,000 fans showed up for it and they got a nice surprise to see Kobe Bryant hit a home run! Check it out…
(Photos) NBA: Kobe Bryant & Nipsey Hussle Meet With Trayvon Martin’s Family During Crenshaw Peace Summit
The parents of Trayvon Martin hosted a “peace walk and peace talk” event on Saturday at Crenshaw High School through a foundation they set up in memory of their son. Nipsey Hussle and Kobe Bryant were on hand to meet with the family and donned Trayvon Martin Crenshaw rally t-shirts.
NBA: Kobe Bryant Admits He’s ‘Scared’ About Life After Basketball When He Retires
Majority of Kobe Bryant’s life has been encompassed in basketball. He entered the NBA right out of high school and has been in the league for 18 years. He just added another two years by re-signing with the Los Angeles Lakers but what’s going to happen when that time is up?
NBA: Kobe Bryant Describes His Feelings on the Lakers Offseason Efforts
The Lakers went after both LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony but in the end they got Jeremy Lin, Carlos Boozer and Ed Davis, re-signed Nick Young and Xavier Henry and lost Pau Gasol. Some people would consider that a disappointing offseason but Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant feels differently.
NBA: Phil Jackson Speaks The Truth About What Happened With Dwight Howard & Kobe
Everyone knows Dwight Howard & Kobe Bryant never really got along as teammates on the Lakers. There has been rumors to things that may or may not of happened but Dwight & Kobe themselves never really gave specifics on their relationship. Fans and media have gathered enough info on their own but there is nothing that compares to hearing it from someone directly involved. Phil Jackson knows exactly what happened including the details on the private meeting that occurred prior to Dwight choosing to sign with Houston.
