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Byron Antom Scott (born March 28, 1961) is an American former professional basketball player and head coach in the National Basketball Association (NBA). As a player, Scott won three NBA championships with the Los Angeles Lakers during their Showtime era in the 1980s.
Byron Scott was drafted by San Diego Clippers, 1st round (4th pick, 4th overall), 1983 NBA Draft. What position did Byron Scott play? Shooting Guard and Point Guard.
- March 28, 1961
- Early Life
- College Career
- NBA Career
- Coaching Career
- Frequently Asked Questions About Byron Scott’s Lakers Career
Byron Scott was born on March 28th, 1961, to parents Dorothy and Robert Scott, who worked as a plant worker and construction worker, respectively. Scott grew up in Inglewood, California, and attended Morningside High School, where he honed his basketball skills. As a high school senior, Scott led his team to the California Interscholastic Federatio...
After graduating from high school, Scott enrolled at Arizona State University (ASU), where he continued to excel on the basketball court. He was a three-year starter for the Sun Devils and led the team in scoring during his junior and senior seasons. In his senior year, he averaged 21.6 points per game, earned All-Pac-10 honors, and was named a sec...
Byron Scott was selected in the first round of the 1983 NBA Draft by the San Diego Clippers but was ultimately traded to the Lakers before the start of the season.
After retiring, Byron Scott quickly transitioned into coaching as the Sacramento Kings assistant. His first head coaching position came with the New Jersey nets in 2000 where he led the team to the NBA finals. He was fired in 2004 before being hired by the New Orleans Hornets. He helped coach the team to two playoff runs ending in the conference se...
Is Byron Scott a Hall of Famer?
Although Byron Scott’s stats were somewhat impressive, he was never inducted into the Hall of Fame. He ended his career with three rings averaging 14 points, 2 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game.
Is Byron Scott still coaching?
Byron Scott’s NBA coaching career ended in 2016 and he has not taken on additional coaching positions since then.
Was Byron Scott ever an All-Star?
Yes, Byron Scott was named to the NBA All-Star team three times during his career with the Lakers.
Byron Scott Stats and news - NBA stats and news on Los Angeles Lakers Guard Byron Scott.
Apr 12, 2021 · Byron Scott coached Kobe Bryant in his final season and was a mentor when the Lakers great entered the NBA. What he and others remember.
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Complete career NBA stats for the Los Angeles Lakers Guard Byron Scott on ESPN. Includes points, rebounds, and assists.
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