Byron Scott

Birth Name:

Byron Antom Scott

Birth Place:

Ogden, Utah, United States

Profession

Actor

Co-founder of the non-profit, The Byron Scott Children's Fund
Was inducted in the Arizona State Hall of Fame in 1988
When he ended his career at Arizona State University, he was the school's all-time leading scorer
Attended Arizona State University
Graduated from Morningside High School in Inglewood, Cali
Drafted 4th overall in the 1983 NBA Draft by the San Diego Clippers, but was soon traded to the Lakers
Quote: "You have a better opportunity to be the next Obama than the next LeBron․"
Earned his first head coaching position with the Nets in 2000 before eventually going on to helm the Hornets, Cavaliers and Lakers
Shortly after retiring as a player in 1998, he would launch his coaching career, starting as an assistant with the Kings
Spent the first 10 years of his career with the Lakers before later playing for the Grizzlies and the Pacers

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