HoopWatch

The New Orleans Hornets are enjoying their best season since they moved from Charlotte. Many has taken notice of Chris Paul’s amazing performance, and the team’s deep bench that steps up each game. They are currently fifth in the highly-competitive Western Conference (who would have thought?!?).

Tyson Chandler has also been playing well, his best years since his early years in Chicago. Peja Stojakovic is back dropping threes like rain drops. JR Smith just couldn’t be slowed down. David West is playing great ball at the four-spot. Then there’s prized off-season acquisition, Morris Peterson, who also has been playing so well.

But perhaps the one guy who has not been commended for a sterling performance is Byron Scott. He is a great coach. Remember that he stirred the New Jersey Nets to the NBA Finals twice! Ever since he took over the coaching job New Orleans, I had no doubt in my mind that he would make this team a contender. And he has not disappointed me.