Should Byron Scott accept the Lakers Job?

Four Decade Bandwagon · Star Player Joined: 18 Jul 2014 Posts: 8143

If offered he takes the job. Pretty simple.

IMO Scott has been slightly disrespected and this is just another fiasco created by J. Buss. I just do not see this as Kupchaks method of doing things.

Buss seems to have no clue on how media and public perception impacts the Lakers. Seems like he is just off a step with reality. Things like firing long time Laker scouts and support people when he took over, the Howard billboard begging him to stay to this indecision with Scott.

Even if he has some super secret plan- handle it professionally. It would stop or at least slow down the current comments ridiculing the Lakers brand. Lakers need to control the commentary not let media and fans fill in the blanks.

That being said, we really do not know what went on with those interviews. We speculate. Perhaps Scott is perfectly fine with the process.

Dumhead · Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2014 6:05 pm Post subject:

You don't turn down your dream job, even if you feel disrespected.
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JeezyXVII · Star Player Joined: 07 Jul 2014 Posts: 1835

I hope he does.

akgolf · Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2014 6:22 pm Post subject:

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Azarian · Sixth Man Joined: 14 Jul 2014 Posts: 45

Lakers shouldn't be offering him a job in the first place

thejet24 · Star Player Joined: 06 Nov 2007 Posts: 3020

Something is up...Mitch is working the phones and trying to get some sort of deal done because money cannot be the reason.

If it is then the Lakers are officially a joke. $100M profit and you're penny-pinching a family member?
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KobeBryantCliffordBrown · Star Player Joined: 28 Apr 2008 Posts: 6429

Four Decade Bandwagon · Star Player Joined: 18 Jul 2014 Posts: 8143

Just out of curiosity, has anyone seen/heard any negative comments from Scott about the delay in the process?

Any indication he is frustrated or feeling disrespected by the Lakers?

It has become absurd that the Lakers have not hired a HC yet. Scott or any other.

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EddieJonesss · Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2014 8:40 pm Post subject:

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has the Lakers made an offer?
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EddieJonesss · Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2014 9:16 pm Post subject:

JIFISH · Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2014 9:50 pm Post subject:

psy123321123 · Starting Rotation Joined: 12 Jul 2014 Posts: 107

Not sure if this worked on last post, but id rather have George Carl

journeyman · Sixth Man Joined: 21 Nov 2005 Posts: 60

Don't you need to be offered a job before you can take it?

Gwyn · Star Player Joined: 11 Oct 2012 Posts: 3499

Nah.. Let's just go into the season without a coach.

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NomisR · Starting Rotation Joined: 23 Feb 2012 Posts: 471

I don't get all the Jim Buss hate and the talk about disrespect. You guys have to remember that Byron still has a job with the Lakers at Time Warner Cable Sports and since all the coaching positions in the NBA has already been filled, there's really no hurry to fill the position until summer camp actually start. I'm sure there's a mutual understanding on this by both parties . All of you guys are basically feeding off of the ignorance spewed by the media because it makes for a good story.

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lugo175 · Starting Rotation Joined: 07 Oct 2009 Posts: 331

looks like he about to

knhellesky · Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2014 11:40 am Post subject:

From ESPN...

"The Los Angeles Lakers have offered their head-coaching job to Byron Scott, according to league sources.

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 reviewing the Lakers' offer.

Scott, a former Lakers star who won three titles playing next to Magic Johnson, has long been the front-runner for the job.

The Lakers have been without a coach since Mike D'Antoni resigned at the end of April. Scott interviewed for the job three times, but the organization prioritized the draft and free agency over hiring a coach.

Scott received a key endorsement from Lakers star Kobe Bryant, who played with Scott as a rookie in 1996 and has maintained a close relationship with him since.

Information from ESPN.com's Ramona Shelburne was used in this report."

Des0rbit · Sixth Man Joined: 11 Jul 2014 Posts: 49

From his radio, feels like Bryon Scott has such passion to coach the Lakers. He said he knows what it means to wear purple and gold, and I agree with him 100%.

Another importantly thing is that him and Kobe mutually respect each other, and thats huge

Having a passionate coach is great for this team. If he turns it down it would be a great loss unless the Lakers can some how get Doc Rivers

Nnamdi21 · Star Player Joined: 06 Mar 2009 Posts: 3715

for the lakers fans sake, I hope he does. have some faith people!!!

Fo11ower91 · Rookie Joined: 19 Jul 2014 Posts: 23

I thought the poll as asking if he should take the job. I want him to and think he will.

kobe_luver · Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2014 1:33 pm Post subject: