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Magic Says Dr. Buss Wanted to Hire Byron Scott

Magic Says Dr. Buss Wanted to Hire Byron Scott

Byron Scott’s hire with the Los Angeles Lakers has been years in the making. So says Magic Johnson, anyway. The Lakers legend claims that the late owner told him he wanted Scott to coach the team someday, per For The Win’s Josh Peter: Byron Scott says he’s patient. But if he’d been more patient, he [...]

July 30, 2014 admin Blogs 0

Why Phil Jackson Won’t Comeback to the Lakers

Why Phil Jackson Won’t Comeback to the Lakers

During a difficult season for the L.A. Lakers, the chanting Staples Center crowd has pleaded with Lakers management to, “Bring back Phil!” While I admire Jackson as a coach, probably as much as anyone, you don’t have to fly to Montana to figure out why he won’t come back to the Lakers, not this season. [...]

February 11, 2013 admin Blogs, R.S. De France 0

Top 10 Lakers Trades All-time

Top 10 Lakers Trades All-time

August 20, 2012: R.S. De France – Given the recent news in Laker Nation that they have acquired Dwight Howard, we decided to rank this move against some of the other big Laker trades in NBA history…. [...]

August 20, 2012 admin Blogs, R.S. De France 21