"The New Orleans Hornets have responded to their 3-6 start by making the first coaching change of the young NBA season, firing Byron Scott on Thursday, according to NBA coaching sources. Sources said the Hornets made the decision to dismiss Scott following New Orleans' 124-104 loss in Phoenix on Wednesday night and will formally announce the move later Thursday. It was not immediately known who will replace Scott (ESPN)."
It is amazing how fast things can change. Scott won NBA Coach of the Year honors in 2008 when he led the Hornets to a 56-26 record and the Southwest Division title. The Hornets then defeated Dallas in the first round of the playoffs and were within one win of the West finals before losing Game 7 at home to the San Antonio Spurs. Now he is out of work. I actually like this because for some reason I have always had a deep hatred for Byron Scott. The Hornets should be better then they are, but I think most of their problems have been caused by personnel decisions...
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