In 2004, Byron Scott took over the New Orleans Hornets and initially managed very little success.
There are some parallels to that situation and the one Coach Scott is currently facing.
That season, the Hornets finished 18-64 and were one of the worst teams in the league.
Baron Davis was the point guard and they really struggled throughout that the entire season; Lee Nailon would lead the team in points scored at the end of the season.
That team was deprived of talent, but Scott took a bad situation and turned it around the next year.
The following season, 2005-06, the Hornets won 20 more games than the year before and finished 38-44. You can probably chalk up some of those wins to drafting one of the best point guards in the league, Chris Paul.
Baron Davis and Coach Scott were not getting along so they shipped him out and handed the keys to Chris Paul. While they didn't make the playoffs that year, the team was improving and Scott was seeing results in both the win column as well as the atttitude on the floor.
Just two years later the Hornets finished 56-26, and made a run through the playoffs eventually losing to the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Semi-finals.
That formula could prove to be very similar to the current plan with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Have a tough season or two, draft solid talent and build the team for the future.
Stopping Chris Paul will be one of the keys to tonight's game. The Cavs will look to build off an impressive and exciting win at Madison Square Garden vs. the Knicks.
The strong play of Samardo Samuels will also be key, as he made several crucial plays down the stretch in New York. His confidence is building each game and he's starting to get a feel of what he can do in this league.
Baron is excited to play for the first time in front of his new crowd, who will definitely embrace "the beard". His late three pointers and exciting style of play will go over well in Cleveland; our fans are hoping he can provide for excitement at the point guard position.
Baron on twitter following the big win over Carmelo and company,
"Yep! Good win in the Garden. Can't wait to play in front of the home crowd at The Q!!! Go cavs!"
Also, watch to see how Coach Scott continues to use Sessions and B-Diddy in the backcourt together.
Tip-off tonight is at 6:30 at the Q.
There are some parallels to that situation and the one Coach Scott is currently facing.
Baron Davis was the point guard and they really struggled throughout that the entire season; Lee Nailon would lead the team in points scored at the end of the season.
That team was deprived of talent, but Scott took a bad situation and turned it around the next year.
The following season, 2005-06, the Hornets won 20 more games than the year before and finished 38-44. You can probably chalk up some of those wins to drafting one of the best point guards in the league, Chris Paul.
Baron Davis and Coach Scott were not getting along so they shipped him out and handed the keys to Chris Paul. While they didn't make the playoffs that year, the team was improving and Scott was seeing results in both the win column as well as the atttitude on the floor.
Just two years later the Hornets finished 56-26, and made a run through the playoffs eventually losing to the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Semi-finals.
Stopping Chris Paul will be one of the keys to tonight's game. The Cavs will look to build off an impressive and exciting win at Madison Square Garden vs. the Knicks.
The strong play of Samardo Samuels will also be key, as he made several crucial plays down the stretch in New York. His confidence is building each game and he's starting to get a feel of what he can do in this league.
Baron is excited to play for the first time in front of his new crowd, who will definitely embrace "the beard". His late three pointers and exciting style of play will go over well in Cleveland; our fans are hoping he can provide for excitement at the point guard position.
Baron on twitter following the big win over Carmelo and company,
"Yep! Good win in the Garden. Can't wait to play in front of the home crowd at The Q!!! Go cavs!"
Also, watch to see how Coach Scott continues to use Sessions and B-Diddy in the backcourt together.
Tip-off tonight is at 6:30 at the Q.
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