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Former Laker Elden Campbell, dies at 57

Elden Campbell, a 15-year NBA veteran who played with the Lakers for the first eight and a half seasons of his career, has died at age 57. The cause of his death is currently not known.

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.

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.

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.

Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

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.

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.

'He Could Die' – Bryon Scott On When He Had To Stop Alonzo Mourning From Practicing

Former NBA star Alonzo Mourning dealt with a life-threatening kidney disease during his career and even briefly retired from the NBA in 2003 during his stint with the New Jersey Nets.

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.

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

The 20 biggest 'what if?' careers in NBA history

Most of the time, things in the NBA go as people expect. Here and there, though, some players, for one reason or another, just don't meet expectations, whether it's due to injury or other situational pitfalls.

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.

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.

'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

Byron Scott Blasts Fans and Media: Stay Out of LeBron James–Michael Jordan Debate

Despite the 2025-26 NBA season being just over a month away, the GOAT debate remains a prominent topic. The high volume of discourse surrounding the question, ‘Who’s the greatest NBA player of all time?’ could be filler until the season begins.

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.

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.

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.

“Feel Like a Father”: Byron Scott Shares Touching Moment From Kobe Bryant’s Rookie Year to Honor the Mamba

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.

Lakers legend Byron Scott sends hearfelt 66th birthday greeting to Magic Johnson

The Los Angeles Lakers legend, Byron Scott, took to social media to honor his longtime teammate Magic Johnson with a heartfelt birthday tribute, capturing the depth of their bond both on and off the court.

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.

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.

Byron Scott makes stunning claim over coaching in today’s NBA

Coaching has significantly changed over the past few decades in the NBA, drawing attention from Los Angeles Lakers legend Byron Scott. Scott appeared as a special guest on the All The Smoke podcast in an episode uploaded to YouTube on Thursday.

Box Score 3/28: Wilt's last game

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