Question of the Day (11/12/09)

The New Orleans Hornets have fired head coach Byron Scott after a 3-6 start, is that fair? And why does Lawrence Frank still have his job as head coach of the 0-8 New Jersey Nets?

At least Byron Scott took his team to the playoffs in the past two seasons. Scott also won NBA Coach of the Year honors in 2008 after he guided the Hornets to a 56-26 record and the Southwest Division title. The Hornets were within one win of the West finals before losing Game 7 at home to the San Antonio Spurs. Last season they lost in the first round of the playoffs to the Nuggets and this season their latest loss came last night to Phoenix, 124-104.  On the other hand, the New Jersey Nets are 0-8...enough said.