Byron scott felt he was used by the lakers because kobe. Byron scott has high hopes for kobe bryant in his last. This offseason mitch kupchak should definitely consider whether or not it is worthwhile keeping scott and the coaching staff around for another season. Well talk about that, lakers coach byron scott said wednesday, smiling. Bryant had already racked up 37 points, taking shot after shot as his teammates fed him the ball. Kobe bryant shares a laugh with former teammate derek fisher on the court after scoring 60 points in his last game as a laker at staples center. He spent the past year working on his book and appearing as an nba. I think the fans, the reaction of the fans, the chanting, the support, the encouragement i was really, really tired. My friends and i all knew that by 1996, when kobe bryant, the first. I hope he goes out playing one of the best games of the season, scott said. Lakers coach byron scott simply stated that the two dont like each other. Easy to read children sports book with great graphic. Kobe bryant came straight out of high school and caught the eye of jerry west.
Former lakers player and head coach byron scott said he once. Kobe bryant and paul pierce, participants in big nba battles over the years, are present for another christmas day conflict. Thenlakers coach byron scott, center, talks with forward julius randle. Kobe bryants oscarwinning farewell to basketball is heartbreaking. Scott became the head coach of the new orleans hornets in 2004. Just hours before bryants death, lebron james remarked that he had been inspired by. Byron scott shares stories of his friend kobe bryant duration. How dangelo russells career changed in a season with kobe bryant. Former nba coach byron scott reveals the first moment he knew an 18yearold kobe bryant was going to take over the league. What they dont want you to know about kobe bryant youtube.
By the time head coach byron scott summoned players to midcourt for drills, russell often still had his jersey untucked. Byron scott wants the lakers to stop deferring to kobe. Then, scott said he will increase bryants workload in his career finale against the jazz in the 30minute range. Kobe bryant told byron scott he was going to retire in the. They lack the coaching acumen to get the job done and lead the franchise to where they need to be. Lakers byron scott highlights challenges coaching kobe. Lakers coach byron scott has held bryant out of most practices and shootarounds this season.
On a stacked lakers roster with the likes of eddie jones, derek fisher, byron scott, and oh yeah shaq. Kobe bryant was known for his intense work ethic, here are. Lakers coach byron scott highfives forward kobe bryant after replacing him in the final moments of the game against the spurs. Byron scott reveals best nba team of all time youtube. Kobe bryant scores 60 points in hollywood farewell. Lakers coach byron scott revealed in a friday interview with espn that kobe bryant told him during saturdays 10896 loss to the portland trail blazers that he was the first to know that he was. Byron scott even made a kobeisold joke when describing how great this kinder kobe is.
Byron scott found an 18yearold kobe bryant shooting in a dark gym. The lakers finished a franchiseworst 1765 in 201516, kobe bryants final season. Byron anton scott born march 28, 1961 is an american former professional basketball head. Lakers coach byron scott wants kobe bryant to shoot more. Kobe bryants former teammates call him serious competitor and the best. In the fifth and final game of the series, bryant received more playing time than usual, with teammates byron scott injured and robert horry getting. Bryant was found in the gym by one of his veteran teammates, byron scott.
Visit espn on youtube to get uptotheminute sports news coverage, scores, highlights and commentary for nfl, mlb, nba, college football, ncaa basketball, soccer and more. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. But multiple sources confirmed that bryant spoke for about two minutes after lakers coach byron scott addressed the team. All you need to know about kobe bryant, the basketball legend in history. As former lakers teammates, scott and johnson share a mutual respect. Dangelo russell, nick young, byron scott and kobe bryant discuss. Kobe bryant was one of the most esteemed professional athletes ever to touch a ball.
Lakers coach byron scott wants kobe bryant to shoot more kobe bryant has played a more balanced game lately, but his coach wants him taking 18 or 19 shots a contest. Are lakers mortgaging their future to honor byron scott. The tragic death of kobe bryant shocked the entire world. Lakers coach byron scott dismissed lowering bryants minutes, saying, i have faith. Kobe bryant was known for his intense work ethic, here are 24. Scotts last season in the nba was bryants first 199697, and the mentorship that began as teammates back then has long since evolved into a close relationship. The lakers might not have the personnel to run a similar system, and that issue starts at the top with byron scott and trickles down to gunners like nick young, lou williams, and kobe bryant and. The rest of the interview as kobe bryant prepares for his 19th season with his body and the lakers in decline, here are the questions and answers from his. Kobe bryant has a new leadership philosophy, and the.
Former lakers coach byron scott felt betrayed, lied to. Scott was head coach of the new orleans hornets from 2004 to 2009. Bryant leads the league in field goal attempts per game with 21. Players, coaches, and broadcasters recall the greatest. Lakers fire byron scott after kobes final season spirals out of control the lakers had no choice but to fire byron scott after enabling kobe bryant and icing out the future of the franchise. Learn more about bryants life and career, including his. Byron scott reveals the first moment he knew kobe bryant was. The nostalgia sweeps over lakers coach byron scott anytime he reflects on mentoring kobe bryant his rookie season nearly 19 years ago. Kobe bryant produces drama and an injury in his final game. Bryant and byron scott were actually teammates during bryants rookie season in 1996, but that is not why scott should be so loved by bryant. Kobe bryant calls caron butler one of my favorite teammates. Kobe bryant died january 26 at the age of 41 in a helicopter crash that also killed his yearold daughter bryant had been known for his workethic, which helped him win numerous nba championships, titles, and even an academy award.
Kobe bryant, who died at age 41 on january 26 following a helicopter crash, was wellknown for his work ethic. Former lakers coach byron scott felt betrayed, lied to and deceived. Elex michaelson tracy murray on kobe bryant facebook. Menu icon a vertical stack of three evenly spaced horizontal lines. He entered the nba directly from high school and won five nba championships. On this edition of byron scott wants, the lakers coach would appreciate kobe bryants teammates shooting.
Thencoach del harris was criticized for having a young kobe bryant in the game. Now is the perfect time to look back at his life and career. Bryant also expressed his displeasure during a timeout when the lakers. Kobe bryant rips into team after lakers 121103 loss in. Byron scott expects kobe bryant to play beyond contract. My journey from the streets to the nba, saying the two have a bond that has lasted to this day, via eric pincus of. This book aims to provide a complete overview of kobe bryant s impressive career and the challenges that he had to overcome. This 1 quote from kobe bryant is all you need to know about his success. Kobe bryant, of the lakers, talks with former pro basketball player magic johnson before the start of the nba allstar 2002 game at the forst union center, in philadelphia, pa. Two years after retirement, kobe bryants legacy has never. The lakers finished a franchiseworst 1765 in 2015 16, kobe bryants final season. But it was byron scotts sidelining injury that allowed kobe to play a decision that earned harris applause and helped bryant develop into one of the greatest players in nba history. Thursday was the veteran stars first full practice with the team in over two weeks. There were times when his teammates did not seem to enjoy playing with.
Kobe bean bryant born august 23, 1978 is an american former professional basketball player. As a rookie, scott was a member of the 1984 allrookie team, averaging 10. Before his death in a helicopter crash at the age of 41, kobe bryant was known. Bryant spoke highly of his former teammate in butlers book, tuff juice. Byron scott says hes best coach for kobe bryant, lakers. What i learned from kobe bryants work ethic foundation for. When he first heard rumors about the chopper going down, he called kobes sister, shaq, byron scott and others. He was a household name, known and admired even by people who dont care much about basketball. Byron scott and the his lakers coaching staff have been pitiful. Frustrated kobe bryant has harsh message for lakers teammates.
Projects business global events books fiction newsletters. Kobe also published a book with the lakers awardwinning photographer andy. Bryants teammates on a roster full of journeymen and. Byron scott coached the lakers for the final two years of kobe bryants tenure with the team, overseeing the worst part of a franchises. Before his death in a helicopter crash at the age of 41, kobe bryant was known for having a work ethic that inspired his fans and nba colleagues. Lakers bryant, clippers pierce are still around to. Murray said that bryant worked harder than anyone he ever saw. Former nba player and lakers teammate john celestand said kobe was always the first player in the gym, even when he was hurt. Thenlakers coach byron scott, center, talks with forward julius randle, left, and guard dangelo russell, right, during a game against the memphis grizzlies on feb. Byron scott wants game 7 intensity during the fifth regularseason game.
Thursday was the veteran stars first full practice with the. Byron scott found an 18yearold kobe bryant shooting in a dark gym early in the morning and was immediately impressed. In his free time, he enjoys hiking with his dog, reading business books, and. Bryant is an 18time allstar, 15time member of the allnba team, 12time member of the alldefensive team and. While in the most recent meet up between the lakers and the houston rockets, howard threw an elbow bryants way. Fellow nba stars, like michael jordan, shaquille oneal, and lebron james, had mentioned bryants intense work ethic. Byron scott reveals the first moment he knew kobe bryant. Reunion between kobe bryant, byron scott may be exactly.
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