Byron Scott

Quick Facts

Full Name	Byron Scott
Occupation	Basketball Player
Date Of Birth	Mar 28, 1961(1961-03-28)
Age	63
Birthplace	Ogden
Country	United States
Birth City	Utah
Horoscope	Pisces

Byron Scott Biography

Byron Scott is one of the most popular and richest Basketball Player who was born on March 28, 1961 in Ogden, Utah, United States. NBA point guard, who was a player for the Los Angeles Lakers in their “Showtime” era. He then became a coach after his retirement. From 2000 to 2004, he coached the New Jersey Nets. He then coached the New Orleans Hornets, Cleveland Cavaliers and finally became the Los Angeles Lakers’ head coach in 2014.

He was a teammate with All-Star forward He and All-Star forward James Worthy were teammates on the Lakers..

Scott grew up in Inglewood, California, and played at Morningside High School, in the shadow of what was then the Lakers’ home arena, The Forum. He played college basketball at Arizona State University for three years and had a successful career with the Sun Devils. He was Pac-10 Freshman of the Year in 1980 and First-team All-Pac-10 in 1983. He averaged 17.5 points per game in his career for the Sun Devils. He left after his junior year, entering the 1983 NBA Draft. In 2011, his No. 11 was retired by the Arizona State Sun Devils.

Selected by the San Diego Clippers in the first round, with the fourth pick of the 1983 NBA draft, Scott was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers in 1983 in exchange for Norm Nixon. During his playing career, Scott suited up for the Lakers, Indiana Pacers and Vancouver Grizzlies. Scott was a key player for the Lakers during the Showtime era, being a starter alongside Magic Johnson, James Worthy, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and A. C. Green. He played for the Lakers for 10 consecutive seasons (1983–1993). During that time he was on three NBA championship teams (1985, 1987, 1988). As a rookie, Scott was a member of the 1984 all-rookie team, averaging 10.6 PPG in 22 MPG. He led the NBA in three- point field goal percentage (.433) in 1984–85. In 1987–88, Scott enjoyed his best season, leading the NBA champion Lakers in scoring, averaging a career- best 21.7 ppg, and in steals (1.91 spg). He was the Lakers’ starting shooting guard from 1984 until 1993. In 1996–97, the last year of Scott’s playing career in the NBA, he went back to the Lakers and proved to be a valuable mentor for a team featuring Shaquille O’Neal, Eddie Jones, Nick Van Exel and 18-year-old rookie Kobe Bryant (Scott would be Bryant’s coach on the Lakers towards the end of the latter’s career).

With his ex-wife Anita (who he had been married to for 29 year), he raised Thomas, LonDen, and DaRon. He got engaged to Basketball Wives star He raised three children, Thomas, LonDen and DaRon with his now ex-wife Anita, whom he was married to for 29 years. In 2018, he became engaged to Basketball Wives star Cece Gutierrez. in 2018.

Byron Scott Net Worth

Byron Scott is one of the richest Basketball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Byron Scott 's net worth $14 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Before being drafted by San Diego Clippers, he played college basketball at Arizona State.

He was a member of both He played with both Magic Johnson and Kobe Bryant on the Los Angeles Lakers. as well as Kobe Bryant, the Los Angeles Lakers’.

Byron Anton Scott (born March 28, 1961) is an American former professional basketball head coach and player. He last coached the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). As a player, Scott won three NBA championships with the Lakers during their Showtime era in the 1980s.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Byron Scott height 6 ft 4 in Byron weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Byron Scott Dating?

According to our records, Byron Scott married to Cecilia Gutierrez , Anita Scott. As of December 1, 2023, Byron Scott’s is not dating anyone.

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Scott was fired during the 2003–04 season, as New Jersey had a disappointing 22–20 record coming into the All-Star break, even though they were leading their division at the time of his dismissal. Rumors of a rift between Scott and Kidd circulated media outlets, with sources allegedly claiming that Kidd wanted Scott out of Jersey. All the parties, including then Nets GM Rod Thorn, denied the reports. Scott claimed that he was “very surprised” by the report and that he and Kidd “always got along”.

Facts & Trivia

Byron Ranked on the list of most popular Basketball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Byron Scott celebrates birthday on March 28 of every year.

In the 2007–08 season, Scott had his first winning season as the Hornets head coach. They had a winning percentage of .683 with a record of 56–26. They became Southwest Division champions and finished 2nd overall in the Western Conference. Scott was named the head coach of the 2008 Western Conference All- Star team, and a few months after, he was awarded the 2007–08 NBA Coach of the Year Award. Due to his success, the Hornets awarded Scott with a two-year extension.

Does Byron Scott still coach?

Personal information
2010–2013| Cleveland Cavaliers
2014–2016| Los Angeles Lakers
Career highlights and awards

Is Byron Scott a Hall of Famer?

He’s one of only seven coaches to earn the honor in each conference, five of whom have been elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in a coaching capacity.

Did the Lakers draft Byron Scott?

1983 (Round: 1 / Pick: 4)

Does Byron Scott have a son?

DaRon Scott

What is CeCe and Kristen relationship?

CeCe Guiterrez’s relationship with Kristen Scott unraveled on ‘Basketball Wives’ Gutirrez and Kristen formed a close bond due to Kristen’s family ties to Guiterrez’s then-fiance Byron Scott. Kristen is Byron’s daughter-in- law.