Sports of The Times: Scott Provides the Hammer, as the Hornets Build a Legacy

 
Byron Scott has turned the Hornets all the way around, and if voters are thinking clearly, the Hornets will have the most valuable player, Chris Paul, as well as the coach of the year. [link]

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Sports of The Times: Scott Provides the Hammer, as the Hornets Build a Legacy

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