Byron Scott
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About
NBA point guard who played for the Los Angeles Lakers during their magical 'Showtime' era and became a head coach after retirement. He first coached the New Jersey Nets from 2000 to 2004, then had stints with the New Orleans Hornets and Cleveland Cavaliers before becoming head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers in 2014.
Before Fame
He played college basketball at Arizona State before being drafted by the San Diego Clippers.
Trivia
He played with both Magic Johnson and Kobe Bryant on the Los Angeles Lakers.
Family Life
He raised three children, Thomas, LonDen and DaRon with his now ex-wife Anita, whom he was married to for 29 years. He is married to Basketball Wives star Cece Gutierrez.
Associated With
He and All-Star forward James Worthy were teammates on the Lakers.
