Byron Scott w/Dan Patrick - Porzingis almost a Laker

KobeRe-Loaded · Franchise Player Joined: 09 Dec 2003 Posts: 14944

The BScott Farewell Tour continues...

So I guess Porzingis being tired after 20 minutes was the reason he wasn't the #2 pick

http://nypost.com/2016/05/20/byron-scott-delivers-porzingis-rip-and-bizarre-i-told-you-so/

Scott — who is not known as the most reliable narrator — said the Lakers were still seriously considering taking Porzingis with their pick, but it was his conditioning that did him in.

“He just came in town; he was pretty worn out after 20 minutes,” Scott said. “So you just didn’t get a chance to see everything he was capable of doing. Until the season started and we saw him in the Summer League, then I said, ‘Whoa, this kid is going to be pretty good.’

“So there was serious discussion about him, and probably if he would have been in great shape, then there would have been more serious discussions about it.”
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Practice · Star Player Joined: 14 Apr 2015 Posts: 4551

Byron also said that the Lakers probably would have taken Russell either way.

KindCrippler2000 · Franchise Player Joined: 02 May 2003 Posts: 15821

Not this again.

nickuku · Posted: Fri May 20, 2016 12:13 pm Post subject:

Why even bring this up? Is it to create drama/doubt about DLO? For all the "man up" culture he thinks he exudes he sure acts like a vindictive son of a (bleep).

I don't buy that Byron bleeds purple and gold for one second. If he did, he'd let the team move past him.
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Dave20 · Franchise Player Joined: 15 Jun 2013 Posts: 11333

I've heard this a while back. Porzingis was solid as a rookie but the jury is still out if he's going to be a superstar. His stats for a big aren't impressive. I still would rather have Russell.

22 · Franchise Player Joined: 05 Apr 2013 Posts: 17063

I'd still take Russell over Porzingis and I wish Byron would shut the heck up

greenfrog · Posted: Fri May 20, 2016 12:19 pm Post subject:

Back when we played the Knicks in NY he said "we" were wrong about Porzingis.

pmacla · Posted: Fri May 20, 2016 12:21 pm Post subject:

Byron sucked as a coach but sure has a great PR agent to keep getting on the air, just go away now

Inspector Gadget · Retired Number Joined: 18 Apr 2016 Posts: 46680

When I hear Scott speak my IQ gets lower.

Mods- You should really prohibit any Scott discussions. every Scott thread should get locked.

Nordvader · Star Player Joined: 21 Jan 2012 Posts: 1662

He was asked a question. He answered said question and said that the Lakers would still take Russell.

Some of this defense of Russell when he wasn't even attacked is ridiculous, I get it most of you hate Byron but stop being obtuse. I'm starting to seriously hate basketball discussion now.

The Logo · Posted: Fri May 20, 2016 12:24 pm Post subject:

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Halflife · Franchise Player Joined: 15 Aug 2015 Posts: 16744

Fortunately we got the better guy. Player and now coach

saetarubia · Star Player Joined: 06 Jul 2014 Posts: 6208

Good. Rather have DLo and agree with Luke that he can be a perennial all star in this league.
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RestEasyBlackMamba · Star Player Joined: 24 May 2015 Posts: 3061

Is this his last interview??? This guy is trying to keep his name out there to get a new gig, maybe as an analyst

Go away Byron

999 · Franchise Player Joined: 19 Oct 2006 Posts: 20267

I wonder if Byron still has one of this old CRT projector televisions at home and he uses an Aiwa cassette Walkman while he works out

rybee · Star Player Joined: 15 Dec 2011 Posts: 9961

Glad we picked D-lo still.

Lakers2015 · Star Player Joined: 16 Feb 2015 Posts: 2315

Give me D-LO any day of the week.
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WeDidItReddit · Star Player Joined: 10 May 2015 Posts: 1087

Hope they don't take Bender this year over simmons or ingram that would just be

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tox · Franchise Player Joined: 16 Nov 2015 Posts: 17880

Put this in Gen Discussion, Byron ain't a Laker, nor is Porzingis

KindCrippler2000 · Franchise Player Joined: 02 May 2003 Posts: 15821

I'm trying to figure out how Byron has not burned bridges with the Laker organization. What a complete tool. This "(bleep) you Russell tour" is all but guaranteed to never get him another position in the NBA. Who the hell is going to hire him after airing his former team's dirty laundry? These are things that you simply do not reveal to the media. He just isn't capable of going in peace. The guys who put on a fake tough guy act always have to go out kicking and screaming.

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Purp 32 · Posted: Fri May 20, 2016 2:03 pm Post subject:

Byron is not doing himself any favors with this media tour. He's been the most immature ex-coach I've ever seen.

epak · Retired Number Joined: 30 Aug 2005 Posts: 34147

Thank goodness KP was tired.