He still didn't have to act like a condescending jackass. A guy like Larry Carlton, who is every bit Scofield's equal on the instrument, treats people with a lot more respect, and understands that there's value in breaking down the kinds of lines he plays for the purpose of teaching.
I think Scofield is a blowhard--for a lot of reasons. And the last album of his I bought was the most god-awful thing I've ever heard. ;) So there, Sco.
Jeff