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8 potential head coach replacements for Byron Scott

By Charles Rahrig V

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Jan 23, 2015; Dallas, TX, USA; ESPN broadcaster Jeff Van Gundy before the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Chicago Bulls at the American Airlines Center. The Bulls defeated the Mavericks 102-98. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 23, 2015; Dallas, TX, USA; ESPN broadcaster Jeff Van Gundy before the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Chicago Bulls at the American Airlines Center. The Bulls defeated the Mavericks 102-98. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Jeff Van Gundy

Just like teams have tried to pry Jon Gruden from announcing in the NFL, teams have tried to get Jeff Van Gundy to coach their team. It doesn’t matter how good a team is, Van Gundy is the go-to guy for ESPN and is their top color commentator.

If you’re getting Jeff Van Gundy, you’re going to have to pay him a lot of money and guarantee him job security. He’s not leaving his great job at the announcer’s table for a job where he will be out in a few years. It has to be the right situation.

While Los Angeles may not have the roster at the moment that Van Gundy, let alone any coach would desire, they do have the ability to pay him what he wants to be their head coach, even if they’re going to be paying a lot of money to guys they sent packing.

Also if the Lakers are able to get another top pick in next year’s draft, the suddenly have one of the most talented young rosters in the league and some real potential. If D’Angelo Russell and Julius Randle can really show this season that they can be players in this league, it would be hard to pass up the potential of coaching a young squad that can grow into something special.

Van Gundy can coach, but getting him won’t be easy.

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