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2 months ago | 
celebritynetworth.com | Joey Held |Byron Scott
Super Bowl 59 is nearly upon us, and it's a battle between two of the NFL's best teams. Sure, some people are dismayed that we saw the Kansas City Chiefs take on the Philadelphia Eagles two seasons ago, but some new pieces are involved this time, and that last game was pretty darn good! Whether you're rooting for the Chiefs or the Eagles, you probably won't have as much at stake as Pat Riley, the former NBA player and coach and current president of the Miami Heat.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
ncsportsnetwork.com | Ben McCormick |Byron Scott |Luke Walton
2025 North Carolina Sports NetworkAtlantic Coast Conference Basketball Spotlight:University of CaliforniaBy Ben McCormickNorth Carolina Sports NetworkSchool: University of California, BerkeleyLocation: Berkeley, Calif.
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Oct 28, 2024 | 
postandcourier.com | Byron Scott |Jonas N. Panerio
The topic of Bronny James' presence in the NBA elicits heated discussions from fans and analysts alike. Many believe that the 20-year-old, the eldest son of basketball legend and Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, still has a lot to prove before being considered for such a competitive level. Former Lakers great Byron Scott shared this sentiment on his podcast.
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Sep 16, 2024 | 
tmz.com | Byron Scott
Byron Scott is feeling MUCH better about JJ Redick leading the Lakers ... telling TMZ Sports he's more confident in his chances at success after bringing in some experienced coaches to be his assistants. Scott -- a former Lakers player and coach himself -- spelled it out to us at LAX this week ... admitting he initially felt L.A. made a mistake in handing the reins to a guy with zero experience on the bench.
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Sep 5, 2024 | 
abc7.com | Elizabeth Merrill |Byron Scott
He doesn't watch as much football anymore, but Jerry Kramer surely plans to ease into his leather recliner with a glass of bourbon and follow along as the Kansas City Chiefs chase history this season. The legendary Green Bay Packers guard even found himself watching part of the Chiefs' preseason, which is another thing he normally wouldn't do. Kramer, who at 88 years old is about as throwback as it gets, earned the nickname "Zipper" because of all his stitches.
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Aug 18, 2024 | 
inkl.com | Byron Scott
The NBA seems to come up with new rivalries each season based on a desire to create competitive animosity between franchises, using any excuse, despite a general sense of collegiality between teams. But fans of the game today may not be aware how seriously players took the rivalries in the old NBA to heart. Such was the case in the league’s most storied rivalry that continues (at least between some players and fans) right up to the present day league we all enjoy.
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Jul 26, 2024 | 
tvtropes.org | Byron Scott
That's Game.note NBA logo designed by Alan Siegel in 1969. The silhouetted player is Lakers shooting guard and Hall of Famer Jerry West. The National Basketball Association (NBA) is the top-level professional league of competitive basketball in The United States and Canada, and the world's third most valuable sports league.note The National Football League and Major League Baseball take the #1 and #2 spots respectively.
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Jun 12, 2024 | 
fox7austin.com | Kelli Johnson |Byron Scott
The world of sports was in mourning after the Los Angeles Clippers announced the iconic Jerry West passed away at the age of 86. SUGGESTED: NBA icon Jerry West dead at 86 The Clippers said he died peacefully in his sleep with his wife, Karen, by his side. West’s career spanned six decades, mostly as a player and executive with the Los Angeles Lakers. West was often called "The Logo," as his silhouette inspired the league’s logo.
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Jun 6, 2024 | 
sportingnews.com | Byron Scott |Brendan OSullivan
Mike Krzyzewski, better known as Coach K, had been coaching Duke since 1980 before he retired in 2022. Krzyzewski and Duke are synonymous even years after he's stepped away from basketball. There was a moment when that may not have been the case, however. The Los Angeles Lakers needed a head coach after Phil Jackson and the organization parted ways following the 2004 NBA Finals loss to the Detroit Pistons.
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May 29, 2024 | 
sportingnews.com | Byron Scott |Dan Treacy
The Lakers are one of the most prestigious franchises in professional sports. Expectations tend to be unreasonably high, and just making the playoffs is rarely good enough. For head coaches, that means the job comes with perils. Each of the last six Lakers coaches has lasted no more than three seasons, even with a championship in that stretch.
