Lakers: 5 Reasons Why Giving Byron Scott Credit for Success is Wrong

1. It’s One or the Other, Fans

In the same light that Byron Scott can’t put himself in a position where he takes no blame but receives all of the praise depending on what the Lakers look like, the fans can’t flip-flop on their stance regarding the head coach. However, that’s something that has been happening increasingly often over this little run that the team has been on in March.

Though there have been supporters of Scott throughout the season that have steadfastly been in his corner even when it was a fool’s errand if you were watching the Lakers play basketball, the predominant opinion among fans and analysts alike for most of the year has been that Byron is ill-equipped to coach a successful team in the modern NBA. Call me crazy, but that doesn’t just change because it’s spring time and the Lakers are now winning a few games.

The same “old-school” mentality that hasn’t been working for Scott in coaching the Lakers hasn’t just magically disappeared now that March has arrived. It’s still there, which is evident when the coach has anything to say at any point or if you watch some of the more eyesore-ish sets that the team runs on both ends of the floor. The only thing that has changed is that the young players now have a bit more freedom to freelance, which is why the results have been a bit more favorable as of late.

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It’s one of two things: either Byron Scott is capable of coaching the Lakers or any team in the modern NBA or he isn’t. Though the Lakers are 3-3 in the month of March and the young players are shining, I’m pushing all the chips towards the latter option. Subsequently, don’t give the coach the full credit for this team showing promise when he ultimately doesn’t deserve it.