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Apart from the Malice at the Palace brawl in 2004, Stephen Jackson’s outspoken personality constantly attracts headlines. One such case was back in 2016 against his former coach, and it just got resolved.

NBA News / HITC / December 25

The one player who gave Byron Scott the biggest headache when coaching

Every coach, no matter how experienced, comes across players who push their limits. Byron Scott, who has worked with some of the NBA’s biggest names, once opened up about the one player who consistently gave him the most trouble.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / December 23

Byron Scott Gets Honest About Lakers Fans’ True LeBron James Feelings

LeBron James has had what many would call a sucessful tenure in Los Angeles. Since coming to the Lakers in 2018, he's helped the franchise win one NBA championship and appear in two West Finals.

Atlanta Hawks News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Active NBA All-Star game leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to be selected to five or more All-Star games in their career?

The '2022-23 leading scorer for each NBA team' quiz

The 'Most assists during the 2022-23 NBA season' quiz

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / December 20

Lakers Champ Byron Scott Picks Point Guard GOAT

Former Los Angeles Lakers starting shooting guard Byron Scott knows a thing or two about great point guards. After all, he played alongside Hall of Fame Lakers point guard Magic Johnson, who reinvented the position and propelled LA to five championships and 10 NBA Finals appearances from 1979-91.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history

Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.

NBA News / The SportsRush / December 17

Byron Scott: Magic Johnson is the GOAT Point Guard, Not Steph Curry

The debate over the greatest point guard in NBA history always seems to come back to two names: Magic Johnson and Steph Curry. Magic set the standard for what a floor general looked like, using his size, vision, and flair to run the Showtime Lakers to five titles.

NBA News / Scoop B / December 17

Byron Scott on KD’s ‘Chasing Rings,’ Magic’s GOAT Status & a ‘Softer’ Pat Riley

In a candid conversation on Scoop B Radio, former Los Angeles Lakers guard and NBA Champion Byron Scott offered his unvarnished opinions on the biggest

Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / December 9

JJ Redick’s Coaching Philosophy is Like 20 Other Teams in the NBA, Says Byron Scott

By any metric, second-year head coach JJ Redick has done a fantastic job so far this year with the Lakers. The team is 17-6, tied for second in the West, and they’ve gotten there despite only having LeBron James for seven of those games.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / December 3

Byron Scott: The late Elden Campbell was ‘such a good dude’

Former Lakers guard and longtime NBA coach Byron Scott offered a heartfelt tribute to Elden Campbell, who died Tuesday at age 57. Scott, a key piece of the Showtime Lakers before sharing a locker room with Campbell in the early 1990s, said the big man’s calm presence and steady personality made him impossible not to like.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / December 3

Former Lakers center Elden Campbell dies at 57

16-year NBA veteran Elden Campbell has died. The news was confirmed on Tuesday by the Los Angeles Times. He was 57. Several former players offered their condolences, including Campbell’s ex-Lakers teammates Cedric Ceballos and Byron Scott.

Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / November 26

Lakers Legend Byron Scott Shares Business Secret That Will Help Rising NBA Talents

Sneaker deals are one of many high-level brand deals that top-level NBA stars are sure to get. Multi-year contracts, signature lines, and money that can define one’s career, but only if they navigate it wisely.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / November 26

Exclusive: Lakers Legend Byron Scott Gets Real on NBA’s Injury Crisis Following Michael Jordan’s Load Management Stance

Injuries are reshaping the NBA before the season can settle. Tyrese Haliburton is out for the year with a torn Achilles, and stars like Jayson Tatum and Damian Lillard face the same fate.

Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / November 24

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Dumped Gary Vitti’s First Lakers Trophy in the Laundry Hamper

It’s often said that underdogs have nothing to lose, and that all the pressure is on the favorites to win. That might be vary from game to game, but it’s definitely true when it comes to winning championships.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The most notable NBA players who never made the All-Star Game

Some of the NBA's most successful and lauded players never made an All-Star team. The reasons are plenty, but the 20 that made our list truly stand out.

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The '2025 leading receiver by team' quiz

The 'NFL passing TD leaders by year' quiz

The 'Most sacks in an NFL season' quiz

The 'Last 4K-yard passer by NFL team' quiz

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 24

Byron Scott Doesn’t Believe LeBron James Deserves Lakers Statue Yet

There is no doubt that LeBron James will one day have his jersey retired by the Los Angeles Lakers into the rafters of Crypto.com Arena. The superstar

Los Angeles Lakers News / Total Apex Sports / September 22

Does LeBron Deserve A New Statue In LA? According to Byron Scott, Nope

Of all the hot-button LeBron James topics in the NBA, the debate over whether he gets a statue is one of the spiciest. It’s a permanent testament to a player’s impact, a bronze monolith that screams, “This guy wasn’t just good; he was us .” For the Los Angeles Lakers, that’s a sacred conversation.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / September 22

Byron Scott: LeBron James Doesn’t Deserve A Lakers Statue Without Another Ring

Byron Scott knows what it means to be a Los Angeles Laker. A three-time champion during the Showtime era, Scott understands the weight of legacy in Los Angeles better than most.

Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / September 17

'Looks Good on Paper': Byron Scott Isn’t Convinced by Luka Doncic’s Inspiring Transformation

During the course of the 422 games he featured in for the Dallas Mavericks, Luka Doncic averaged 28.6 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 8.3 assists. Then the Mavericks

NBA News / The SportsRush / September 15

Byron Scott: WNBA Players Don’t Deserve Revenue Split While Losing Money

This year’s WNBA All-Star game won’t be remembered for which team won the game or who won the MVP award, but people will remember how the players appeared in solidarity before the game in “Pay Us What You Owe Us” warmup shirts.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / September 2

Byron Scott Believes The Triangle Offense Won't Work In Today's NBA Because Players Aren't Smart Enough

Former NBA head coach Byron Scott isn't the biggest fan of the kind of offenses that teams run in the NBA today. Scott implemented the Princeton offense during his coaching career, and he stated on Byron Scott's Fast Break podcast that it and the triangle offense won't work in today's NBA because the players aren't smart enough.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / September 1

Byron Scott Gave Lakers' Trainer A Gun During The 1992 LA Riots: 'Beretta M9'

The 1992 Los Angeles riots were one of the darkest and most chaotic chapters in the city’s history, and even NBA players weren’t insulated from the violence and fear that consumed the streets.

NBA News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / August 16

Exclusive: NBA Legend Byron Scott Reacts to Lakers, Clippers Free Agency Moves

The city of Los Angeles is ready to play as competitive basketball as ever, with both the Lakers and Clippers set up for big 2025-26 seasons. The Lakers and Clippers have both put together successful 2025 offseasons, making huge roster improvements as they gear up for next season and have high hopes for championship runs.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / July 19

Byron Scott Believes Lakers Roster Needs More Additions

While player movement has slowed down significantly in free agency, the Los Angeles Lakers are one of the teams that still has work to do having only made two new additions.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fastbreak on SI / July 11

Lakers Legend Byron Scott Makes Heartfelt Instagram Post

Byron Scott played 14 total seasons in the NBA. He is most known for his time with the Los Angeles Lakers (where he won three NBA Championships). On Friday, the 64-year-old made a heartfelt post to Instagram.

NBA News / Basketball Network / November 18, 2024

'The professional part comes first before the basketball' - Derek Fisher on how Byron Scott's guidance helped him during his rookie year

Making it to the NBA is one thing, but ensuring one stays there is another. This is something that often gets lost in the glitz and glamour of professional basketball.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / May 10, 2024

Former Lakers HC calls for LeBron James to take over for Darvin Ham

The Lakers fired Ham after he failed to guide them out of the opening round of this season's playoffs.

Next steps for Los Angeles Lakers: Find a coach, deal with Bronny conundrum

LeBron James rues 'missed opportunities' against Nuggets

Lakers 'low-ball' offers could cost them top coaching candidates

The greatest high school basketball players from the Los Angeles area

The '2003-04 NBA All-Stars' quiz

Box Score 3/28: Wilt's last game

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