Who will be the next coach of the LA Lakers? The candidates list

Here are some of the possible candidates to replace Byron Scott as Lakers coach:

• Luke Walton: Former Lakers forward, current assistant with Golden State who guided the Warriors to a 39-4 record this season as interim coach during Steve Kerr’s absence.

• Mark Jackson: Former Golden State coach who would love to get back into coaching.

• Brian Shaw: Former Lakers guard who was Denver coach for two seasons before being let go.

• Nate McMillian: An assistant with Indiana, he formerly a head coach in Seattle and Portland.

• Jeff Hoacek: Veteran NBA coach who was fired by Phoenix earlier this year.

• Kevin Ollie: Joueyman NBA player starred at Crenshaw High. He currently coaches at UCo and was mentioned as a candidate for the Lakers position in 2014.

• Jeff Van Gundy: ESPN analyst and former Knicks/Rockets coach, he is mentioned nearly every time there’s a coaching change.

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