Coach Byron Scott and Kobe Bryant (Photo : Hannah Foslien | Getty Images Sport)
The Los Angeles Lakers are not doing very well, and even their star player admits it.
Kobe Bryant has admitted that he "freaking sucks" and declared himself as the "200th best player in the NBA." Unfortunately, where Kobe goes, the Lakers go.
The Black Mamba was a picture of frustration in the video from Lakers Nation and the fan base of the Lakers, notorious for their supposed overreactions, have already voiced out their frustration.
Just like in 2012 when they forced the hand of Lakers ownership to sack Mike Brown, the Lakers fans now want the head of Byron Scott. Fans actually think it's not a question of "if" but "when." Reddit user 'KungFuHustlaa' aired a question on the Lakers subreddit on when the Lakers will fire Byron Scott and hire Tom Thibodeau.
"This move would be incredible and could save our season, Tom would actually play Metta and he would actually teach these guys how to not look and act clueless on defense. And he would play the people who should play...it's time we have a real f***ing coach coaching this team."
Despite the relatively easy schedule (the Lakers have yet to face a certified predicted playoff team), the Tinseltown team is 0-3.
The outspoken and proactive fan base did not stop at Reddit, they have already filed a petition at Change.org. Addressed to GM Mitch Kupchak, the petition read:
"Please, Lakers fans are tired of watching these horrible line-ups and blowout losses. If you have any respect for this organization, you will fire Byron Scott immediately."
Tom Thibodeau has already been a target since he was fired by the Chicago Bulls when their season ended. It seemed like a no-brainer, but the Lakers have not made any concrete offer public.
