Byron Scott

1 month ago | bolavip.com | Magic Johnson |Byron Scott |Michael Cooper |James Worthy

During the 1980s and 1990s, Charles Barkley was one of the most dominant players in the NBA. He began his professional career with the Philadelphia 76ers, where he played for nearly a decade before moving on to the Phoenix Suns. However, his story could have taken a very different turn, as he revealed that he came very close to joining the Los Angeles Lakers. "I got traded to the Lakers - true story," Barkley shared during a conversation with Ernie Johnson on The Steam Room podcast.

2 months ago | cbssports.com | Byron Scott |Jack Maloney

LeBron James reached yet another milestone in his storied career on Wednesday when he moved into 10th place on the Los Angeles Lakers' all-time scoring list during the team's 131-119 loss to the Utah Jazz. James has now scored 10,603 points in a Lakers uniform. The moment for James came late in the third quarter when he cut to the basket, took a pass from Austin Reaves, pump-faked to shake the defense and converted a lefty layup.

2 months ago | fadeawayworld.net | Byron Scott |Gautam Varier

Byron Scott is a Los Angeles Lakers legend, so it was only fitting that when he appeared on the All The Smoke podcast, he was asked to give his all-time starting five for the franchise. Scott put together a great lineup but neither LeBron James nor Shaquille O'Neal made it in and they didn't get the Sixth Man spot either. "Magic Johnson, Kobe Bryant, ooh, god," Scott said. "... Kareem (Abdul-Jabbar) and Wilt (Chamberlain) and (Shaquille O'Neal)? Oh my god, I gotta go with Cap. I'mma go with Cap.

Nov 28, 2024 | bolavip.com | Byron Scott |Michael Cooper

Pat Riley envisioned a matchup between two of the greatest teams in NBA history: Magic Johnson's Showtime Lakers and the Miami Heat's Big Three led by LeBron James. And Riley was clear about which team he believed would come out on top. Miami Heat president Pat Riley is one of the most influential figures in history. As a player, coach, and executive, he has been involved in nearly 25% of all NBA Finals and has earned multiple championships in each role.

Oct 22, 2024 | fadeawayworld.net | Byron Scott |Vishwesha Kumar

Byron Scott, former NBA champion and longtime Lakers guard, recently revealed his unique strategy for guarding Michael Jordan during his playing days on his podcast, 'Byron Scott's Fast Break'. Given Jordan’s reputation as one of the most competitive and dominant players in the history of basketball, Scott knew that stopping him was nearly impossible. Instead, he opted for a mental approach to slow him down—a tactic he referred to as “killing with kindness.”"He wanted to embarrass you.