Jan 21, 2025 · Byron Scott admitted Magic had a unique way of pushing him to play well for the Lakers. The Los Angeles Lakers found themselves shaken in 1991 following Earvin "Magic" Johnson's revelation that he had HIV. This forced him …

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).

Nov 7, 2014 · Byron Scott, Lakers’ current coach and former teammate of Earvin “Magic” Johnson, spoke about the day “Magic” announced he was HIV positive.

Mar 10, 2012 · Cavaliers coach Byron Scott remembers Nov. 7, 1991, like it was yesterday. He’ll never forget the day because he thought Earvin “Magic” Johnson, his Hall of Fame teammate with the Los...

Dec 28, 2014 · Magic Johnson created a mess earlier this month by saying the Lakers should “lose every game” and secure a top-five draft pick. Some Lakers fans hated it, some loved it. Lakers players and...

Nov 7, 2014 · 23 years ago today, Lakers legend Magic Johnson shocked the world when he announced that he was diagnosed with HIV. Byron Scott, current Lakers head coach and former teammate of Magic,...

20 hours ago · Byron Scott (center) poses with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (left) and Magic Johnson at a press conference (Credits: IMAGN) The two franchises faced each other again in the 1982 NBA Finals.

Dec 9, 2024 · Byron Scott got to see two of the greats up close and personal. Scott was part of Magic Johnson 's 'Showtime' Los Angeles Lakers in the 1980s and won three NBA titles with the legendary point...

Aug 15, 2024 · Ex-Lakers guard Byron Scott stakes NBA GOAT claim for teammate Magic Johnson as he greeted his teammate on his August 14 birthday.

Feb 20, 2024 · Selected by the San Diego Clippers as the fourth overall pick, Scott initially straddled the line between confidence and cockiness, which was evident when he asserted to be a superior player to Magic Johnson.