BREAKING NEWS Ben Simmons has been diagnosed with a nerve impingement in his back

Kobe on Byron

By Dumpy Mar 1, 2004, 2:35am EST

Kobe Bryant said he was surprised and disappointed when he heard that his friend, Byron Scott, was fired.

Scott's Dismissal Stunned Bryant - Dave Curtis - New York Post
Kobe: Scott will be back - Ohm Youngmisuk - New York Daily News