He started coaching in 1998 and an assistant for the Sacramento Kings until 2000. That year Scott got his first NBA head coaching job for the New Jersey Nets until 2004. He then coached the New Orleans Hornets from 2004 to 2009 and the Cleveland Cavaliers from 2010 to 2013. Scott became head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers in 2014. Scott was named the NBA Coach of the Year in 2008 and is a two time NBA All-Star Game head coach.