It’s only preseason and Lakers new hire Byron Scott has already said some pretty unorthodox and downright “huh?!” worthy statements. Scott laid out his offensive strategy and almost eradicated the three-pointer, saying he wants the team to take fewer than 15 three-point attempts per game. In fact, in the last two games the Lakers posted a 95-8 mid-range to three-point shot ratio, which is crazy. He was asked to further clarify his stance on three-pointers and this is what he had to say.
NBA: Whoa Too Much? Coach Byron Scott & Kobe Bryant Agree On Kobe’s Minutes Per Game
Kobe Bryant is 36-years old and coming off two major injuries. Still the Lakers didn’t do as well as they’d hoped during the offseason which means Kobe will still have to carry the team on his back (no matter how withered). Lakers coach Byron Scott however has high hopes for Kobe and believes the superstar will score 23-24 points per game. So how many minutes will that take? Check it out.
NBA: New Lakers Coach Byron Scott Says Kobe Bryant ‘Can Play 3 More Years At a Very High Level’
Kobe Bryant signed a two-year extension with the Los Angeles Lakers. Many are skeptical about how well he can play considering his major injuries and age. It’s assumed that he will retire at the end of this contract but new Lakers head coach Bryon Scott thinks he can keep going longer.
NBA: Byron Scott & Lakers Agree to Four-Year, $17 Million Deal
The Lakers took quite some time to officially hire Byron Scott even though he was reportedly the leading candidate all this time. Well he is the guy that Kobe Bryant wanted but there were some issues.
NBA: Lakers Finally Offer Byron Scott Head Coaching Job
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.
NBA: Potential Lakers Coach Byron Scott Says Kobe Bryant Must Change His Game
Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak has already made it clear that Kobe Bryant will not have a huge role if any in the decision of who will be the next head coach. Kobe never took to resigned coach Mike D’Antonio who never really took control of the team. Kobe basically did whatever he wanted including playing how many minutes he wanted which might’ve lead to him re-injuring himself. It’s something media and fans blame Kobe and D’Antonio for. Well if Byron Scott is hired, he’s made it clear that he’ll take a more definitive stance and introduce some changes.
