After the two worst seasons in franchise history, the decision for the Lakers to not keep Scott as coach is hard to argue. Here’s a look at the most commonly rumored candidates. Luke Walton, Warriors assistant coach: Former Lakers player, so he's part of the "family" they value. As the assistant of the Warriors, he brings a coaching title. Ettore Messina, San Antonio Spurs assistant coach: Brings a wealth of international experience and has what is considered a brilliant basketball mind. Jeff Van Gundy: A smart coach who can develop players and help them win. David Blatt: His offensive system, if executed, could work magic with the Lakers' young guards. Nancy Lieberman: Would make headlines as the NBA's first female head coach. She’s a Hall of Famer, has assistant coaching experience with the Kings and ran the Mavericks' D-League team. Mark Jackson: He's passionate and connects with players,  wins games, is a former player and will introduce discipline. Vinny Del Negro: Has a good track record for being a guy to transition the team and build a foundation. Kevin Ollie: A long shot given his college stint at UConn, but he has been highly sought after in recent years. Monty Williams: Helped get the Pelicans ready for prime time and clinch a playoff spot. He can coach veterans and young players. Jay Wright: The Villanova coach just won a national title, so he earns a spot on this list. Nate McMillan: Always had well-balanced teams and brought persistence while forming valuable offenses.