Los Angeles Lakers: Byron Scott through the ages

Byron Scott has had three phases in his life with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Byron Scott‘s life has been intertwined with the Los Angeles Lakers franchise. Although he journeyed around the league, his roots have always brought him back home.

“Starting at guard, next to Magic Johnson. 6’3″. Byron Scott.”

A local product, grown up in Inglewood and student at Morningside High School, it was most fitting that Byron Scott, out of Arizona State, ended up playing for the Los Angeles Lakers at The Forum.

Though often overshadowed by the brightness of his peers, Scott has been an important figure in the history of the Lakers. His career is inextricably tied to the Los Angeles-based team. His contribution has been at different levels and more than once he was assigned crucial tasks, not to his benefit but necessary for the success of the franchise. He accepted everything was asked of him.

Byron’s career in professional basketball began and, as of today, finished in LA with great highs and some bad low, still always on behalf of the franchise.

As we evaluate his overall impact on the city of Los Angeles, we take a look at his stints in Los Angeles trying to figure out his real value.