The Los Angeles Lakers have finally hired a new head coach after months of searching.
According to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne, the deal is for 4 years and $17 million dollars.
Lakers have agreed to terms with Byron Scott to be their next head coach
— Ramona Shelburne (@ramonashelburne) July 27, 2014
Lakers deal with Byron Scott will be for four years, according to sources
— Ramona Shelburne (@ramonashelburne) July 27, 2014
Lakers deal with Byron Scott will be four years, $17 million
— Ramona Shelburne (@ramonashelburne) July 27, 2014
The Lakers will hold a team option on the fourth-year of the deal with Byron Scott
— Ramona Shelburne (@ramonashelburne) July 27, 2014
Byron Scott is a former Laker himself and he has a great relationship with Kobe Bryant, so he would seem to fit in just right. Scott is also known to be a tough coach who will not tolerate any nonsense, which is what this Laker team needs.