EveryJoe » peja stojakovic http://www.everyjoe.com Sports News - Tech Reviews - Entertainment - Life Tips for EveryJoe Fri, 18 Dec 2009 21:06:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Byron Scott to Return to Hornets Next Year http://www.everyjoe.com/articles/byron-scott-to-return-to-hornets-next-year/ http://www.everyjoe.com/articles/byron-scott-to-return-to-hornets-next-year/#comments Fri, 08 May 2009 20:00:59 +0000 Stephen Kersey http://www.everyjoe.com/?p=67337 Post from: EveryJoe

Byron Scott to Return to Hornets Next Year

]]> Byron Scott is the head coach of the New Orleans Hornets. For at least the beginning of the 2009-10 season, he will remain the head coach of the Hornets.

After a disappointing postseason showing against the Denver Nuggets, Scott’s job status came into question. However, the team has now stated that his job is safe.

During the 2007-08 season, Scott won the NBA Coach of the Year award. In the playoffs, he led the Hornets to the second round before losing to the San Antonio Spurs in seven games.

A lot of the Hornets’ problems in this past season can be attributed to injury. Starting center Tyson Chandler was rarely healthy. Starting small forward Peja Stojakovic also missed time due to injury.

Under Scott’s guidance, starting point guard Chris Paul has become a superstar. He led the NBA in assists and steals while also entering the MVP conversation.

With only one year left on his contract, Scott will likely have to produce playoff success next year to continue as the Hornets’ head coach.

Hornets fans are looking for a bounce back next season (Image: Flickr)

Hornets fans are looking for a bounce back next season (Image: Flickr)

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