I just read that Byron Scott was named coach of the year.

I'm fine with that; I think he and Rick Adelman were the only two serious candidates, although Doc Rivers actually came in second in voting.

I wonder if this means Chris Paul has more votes for the NBA MVP.

Why?

First, the voters who voted for the Hornets' coach are likely to have voted for the more famous of the two Hornets' All Stars as well.

Second, people who voted for Doc Rivers ahead of Rick Adelman are likely to be confused enough about basketball to have voted for Paul over Bryant as well.

But back to the coach of the year.

In my opinion, although I like Doc Rivers a great deal, voting for Rivers as coach of the year THIS year defies logic. He has 3 certain hall of fame players known not only for their skills, but for their team first attitudes and their amazing drive to win. It's not like there was a lot of ego to manage here.

Anyway, congratulations Byron. You earned it.