Trueblue23
Posts: 7,463
Nov 12, 2009 1:30pm
Per ESPN
chicago510
Posts: 5,728
Nov 12, 2009 1:33pm
It was a matter of time.
The team looked like the quit on him.
The team looked like the quit on him.
gorocks99
Posts: 10,760
Nov 12, 2009 1:40pm
Yup, that needed to happen. NO is too good to tank like they have.
Fly4Fun
Posts: 7,730
Nov 12, 2009 2:07pm
The team quit on him last season...
jordo212000
Posts: 10,664
Nov 12, 2009 2:09pm
This happened to Byron Scott when he was in NJ. I really don't know why New Orleans hired him to begin with
gerb131
Posts: 9,932
Nov 12, 2009 2:13pm
I think Avery Johnson would be a nice fit. Hard to believe he still doesn't have a coaching job.
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JakeGiant
Posts: 355
Nov 12, 2009 2:28pm
Because he is a good Coach. It's not his fault players are too soft for his old-school approach. I mean, this guy was a major contributor in earning 3 Rings.jordo212000 wrote: This happened to Byron Scott when he was in NJ. I really don't know why New Orleans hired him to begin with
jordo212000
Posts: 10,664
Nov 12, 2009 2:38pm
Dennis Rodman has some rings do you want him coaching the Cavs?JakeGiant wrote:Because he is a good Coach. It's not his fault players are too soft for his old-school approach. I mean, this guy was a major contributor in earning 3 Rings.jordo212000 wrote: This happened to Byron Scott when he was in NJ. I really don't know why New Orleans hired him to begin with
What evidence do you have that he is a good coach?
If players aren't receptive to his style, wouldn't a good coach adjust?
newarkcatholicfan
Posts: 3,199
Nov 12, 2009 2:46pm
Scott was a good player but has not been able to reach that level as a coach.
jpake1
Posts: 2,389
Nov 12, 2009 3:08pm
He couldn't get through to his players anymore. Whether it was his fault or not, the coach will always take the fall.
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JakeGiant
Posts: 355
Nov 12, 2009 3:22pm
Comparing Rodman to Scott?jordo212000 wrote:Dennis Rodman has some rings do you want him coaching the Cavs?JakeGiant wrote:Because he is a good Coach. It's not his fault players are too soft for his old-school approach. I mean, this guy was a major contributor in earning 3 Rings.jordo212000 wrote: This happened to Byron Scott when he was in NJ. I really don't know why New Orleans hired him to begin with
What evidence do you have that he is a good coach?
If players aren't receptive to his style, wouldn't a good coach adjust?
I would say taking New Jersey to the Finals 2x after a bunch of mediocre seasons, and a New Orleans team that was on the cusp of having the best Western Conference in 08(after just 38 wins in 07), qualifies.
Why should Scott be the one to adjust? He shouldn't have to compromise/appease to spoiled athletes who have thin-skins.
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HeathAlum21
Posts: 363
Nov 12, 2009 3:30pm
So much for coach of the year, eh?JakeGiant wrote:Comparing Rodman to Scott?jordo212000 wrote:Dennis Rodman has some rings do you want him coaching the Cavs?JakeGiant wrote:Because he is a good Coach. It's not his fault players are too soft for his old-school approach. I mean, this guy was a major contributor in earning 3 Rings.jordo212000 wrote: This happened to Byron Scott when he was in NJ. I really don't know why New Orleans hired him to begin with
What evidence do you have that he is a good coach?
If players aren't receptive to his style, wouldn't a good coach adjust?
I would say taking New Jersey to the Finals 2x after a bunch of mediocre seasons, and a New Orleans team that was on the cusp of having the best Western Conference in 08(after just 38 wins in 07), qualifies.
Why should Scott be the one to adjust? He shouldn't have to compromise/appease to spoiled athletes who have thin-skins.
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burt07
Posts: 600
Nov 12, 2009 4:13pm
Yeah as mentioned, this was pretty inevitable. I can't TOTALLY blame Scott for the state of things in New Orleans but he's definitely had a hand. I could still see Scott catching on somewhere else, it's clear he's pretty good at building a team that's in the dumps, it's just sustaining that that's been a huge problem for him. I think something like the Clippers or Warriors might be a good fit for him. Maybe even back with the Nets but that would never happen. As for the Hornets, I don't really know who they should go after. Johnson would seem like a good fit but there has to be some reason as to why no one's hired him to this point. He might just be a little better version of Scott.
KnightXC1
Posts: 1,031
Nov 12, 2009 6:56pm
Not all his fault for the team tanking. But this team should not be in the position it's in right now.
hoops23
Posts: 15,696
Nov 13, 2009 12:38am
I also believe that Byron Scott is a good coach who ended up in a bad situation. NO was on the cusp but never made the necessary moves to get to the next level. They are financially strapped in NO and the players lost interest.
The beginning of the end is when CP3 complained about Scott.
The beginning of the end is when CP3 complained about Scott.
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Lhsfan42
Posts: 19
Nov 13, 2009 10:13pm
3 former coaches of the year have been fired in the NBA in the last 3 years. Is Mike Brown next if the Cavs dont cash in this year and Lebron departes????????
hoops23
Posts: 15,696
Nov 13, 2009 11:38pm
Mike Brown is a good coach and it would be a mistake for the Cavs to fire him. Some fans need to realize how good we have it.
We have a coach who demands the defensive side of the ball be played with great execution and a coach that all the players like/respect..
We have a coach who demands the defensive side of the ball be played with great execution and a coach that all the players like/respect..
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Nov 13, 2009 11:48pm
Exactly. And he will coach again. Maybe before this season is over too.LTrain23 wrote: I also believe that Byron Scott is a good coach who ended up in a bad situation. NO was on the cusp but never made the necessary moves to get to the next level. They are financially strapped in NO and the players lost interest.
The beginning of the end is when CP3 complained about Scott.